| 单词 | mucus |
| 例句 | Don, who moments earlier had vomited in the corner of the locker room because of the mucus flooding his throat, nodded slowly that he wanted to. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Her face was slick with the moisture of tears and mucus, and once in a while she opened her mouth and extended her pepper-burned tongue to pant like a dog. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The door is barely closed before I fling my laptop open, calling Stella on Skype as I lie upside down off my bed, pink bedpan in one hand for mucus disposal. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z She held the hand of a younger child whose eyes were thick with yellow mucus; it was a common ailment of new ones, quickly healed with herbal mixtures. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Because through all the airport chatter and chaos, just above the rattling of the mucus in my lungs, I hear my favorite sound in the world. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Olanna did not want Baby to touch those children in their torn clothes, milky mucus trailing from their noses, but she didn’t say so; it shamed her that she felt that way. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The monkeys died with great quantities of clear mucus and green mucus running from their noses, mixed with blood that would not clot. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z In the eye corners a crust of hard mucus stuck. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Her eyes and nose are swollen and pink, her face slick with mucus. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The cow moved, heavy as a camel, turned her head and began to lick the calf, covering its face with her tongue, and sucking up the mucus and blood. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z He groggily sat up, snorting back the mucus that had accumulated during the night. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I sit, staring out the window and coughing up more and more mucus as the vest does its job to clear my airways. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z At the beginning of winter most of us came down with a bad cough that shook our ribs and rattled our heads, which responded by leaking thick mucus into our scarves and onto our sleeves. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z The bloody mucus ran down his chin and dripped on his shoulder. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z Grinning, he gathered in one sweep all the mucus in his flaring nostrils and let fly a blob as thick as a hailstone. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Virus particles that lie around in blood or mucus may seem dead, but the particles are waiting for something to come along. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I stroll back to 315, coughing when I get there, the mucus thick in my lungs and throat, my chest aching from my excursion. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z After suctioning the mucus from my nostrils, she gave me a shot of vitamin K to coagulate my blood. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He took a Q-Tip and rubbed it in the dead monkey’s throat, collecting a little bit of mucus, a throat wash. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z A new batch of tears and mucus streams down my face. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I close my eyes and take a deep breath, hearing the familiar wheeze of my lungs trying desperately to fill with air through the sea of mucus. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I can hear the air struggling to get past the mucus that takes up space in my lungs. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I sniffed back the mucus in my nose, like I was clearing my palate, and put the sweatshirt up to my face. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z She also took some of the throat mucus from Monkey 053 and put it into a flask, and she took some of the monkey’s blood serum and put it into another flask. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a result, Horace knew, of air, mucus, and seawater all mingled by respiration, which meant the deceased had been alive at submersion. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “Like all CFers, I was born terminal. Our bodies make too much mucus, and that mucus likes to get into our lungs and cause infections, making our lung function de-teri-orate.” Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z On the floor at the side of the desk was a spittoon overflowing with mucus. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z His eyes were closed and sealed shut with dried mucus. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z The voice was faint and distorted, as though impeded by something like a bubble, some mucus in her throat. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “The trial,” I start to say, looking over at Barb and holding up my hand to pause the conversation as I cough up a wad of mucus. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Their noses are always filled with green mucus, and their eyes are runny. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z At the barn, Billy showed him how to fix a ball of cotton on a stick, with which to swab out the breathing hole when it became clogged with mucus. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z He ran his finger around the patient’s tongue to clear the mouth of debris, sweeping out mucus and blood. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I sit up and cough a whole bunch of mucus into my bedpan. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “If everyone who had yellow mucus stayed home, the schools would be pretty empty,” I told her. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Streams of mucus issued from our mouths and noses and dripped to the ground in long strands. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I can feel the mucus in my lungs starting to slowly loosen. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I breathe in again, though it definitely makes me feel like the hot dog I ate earlier is going to join ump guy’s blob of mucus beside me. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z “Your body builds up mucus, which is teeming with bacteria, which can cause your body harm. So we spit.” A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z Anything alive in the mucus would be preserved temporarily. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The man turned his head, looked at me, twitched his mouth to reveal several rotten buckteeth, spat a huge blob of mucus into the fire, and then broke into a long, scornful laughter. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “Pressure brings it up. It results from a chemical reaction in the lungs when water mixes with air and mucus.” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Plastic tubes hung out of each nostril, draining phlegm and mucus. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z I struggle with the cap on a mucus thinner, pressing down on it with all my strength and trying to twist it off. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Rolling my eyes, I toss my phone onto my bed, coughing a wad of mucus into the bedpan I’m holding. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z One end is indistinguishable from the other, both producing the mucus from which its name is derived and which is sometimes used to thicken potions. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z In the dim light, the milky foam of mucus in their eyes was thick. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “Earlier, I mean. When you were testifying. You say this foam is only produced when you’ve got water, mucus, and air all mixed together by a person’s breathing?” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z She blew her nose in the palm of her hands and wrung them till they gleamed with mucus. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z She’d expected to see something much more heinous, too, like an enormous bump oozing pus and mucus, but the boy’s arm was red and that was it. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z My voice was thick with mucus, and I scrubbed away my tears with the back of my hand. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Blowflies droned about them, from time to time settling on the mucus dribbling from their noses into their mouths. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z My face grows sticky from mucus and tears, and I punch my pillow, hard, over and over again, until finally I throw it against the wall. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “It is. It’s mucus. It’s snot that comes out your eyes.” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z But I could hear it when she spoke—the raspy breathing, the gathered mucus, the slightly mechanical tone. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Pushing through a curtain of mucus was almost as fun as Piper imagined. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z A kind of watery mucus had begun to collect in the boy’s lungs, which caused him difficulty in breathing. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z And, after the beating, his pants still down around his knees and his face wet with tears and mucus, Gabriel was made to kneel down while his mother prayed. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z Nancy noticed mucus and slime on the noses of some of the monkeys. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z On the third blow, a glob of blood and mucus and chickpea went flying out and hit the floor in front of Pastor Pike. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z I asked as we strolled down the aisle of instant fix-it supplies for bad stomachs, headaches, excess mucus, and other ailments. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Nathan tried not to think of all the eyes watching him as he walked to the fireplace, closer to Pond, who hocked up a thick clump of mucus. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The news agency source said she was being treated for a swelling of the mucus membranes in the nose and pharynx. Houston health problems continue 2010-04-07T07:57:00Z Pea-soup fogs were quite different; they were so polluted with soot from domestic and industrial coal fires that people coughed up black mucus. Grey and dreichy 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z Why is it that movies about outer space always involve monsters of the slithery, creepy-crawly variety that seem to emit a fair amount of mucus but don't say a whole lot? Who's afraid of the big, bad monsters in Prometheus? 2012-06-14T15:54:20Z An Animated Space Odyssey Beginning with accidentally sprayed Russian mucus and ending with deliberately deployed American urine, the plot of “Mars” owes at least as much to bodily fluids as it does to science fiction. | 'Mars': An Animated Space Odyssey 2010-12-03T00:27:00Z Instead of the black ink that other squids use to confuse predators, the vampire squid produces a cloud of bioluminescent mucus from its tentacles when threatened. Ever wondered about animals that glow in the dark? 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z Viral particles, the transmission vehicle of the coronavirus, must travel within mucus or saliva, and they must enter through eyes, nose or mouth. How to Disinfect Your Space on an Airplane 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z Nothing could teach him, Beckett writes, “not to spit and dig for clotted mucus in the presence of ladies.” ‘Echo’s Bones,’ a Beckett Short Story Rediscovered 2014-07-03T04:00:00Z “We were all one massive cluster of mucus.” Illness Walks the Runway 2013-01-30T23:31:57Z Snail cream is made with snail mucus, or mucin, known for its healing properties. A Look at Korea’s Culture From the Bathhouse 2014-02-07T19:35:43Z “Exactly like dry mouth. It’s the same thing. It’s the drying of the mucus membranes,” Holland said. One reason women should think twice about smoking weed before sex 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z Marlow hasn't decided whether he's delighted or dismayed that "anal mucus" – it's a health warning – ended up on the first wall that visitors see. From S&M to Big Ben: Gilbert and George's card trick comes up trumps 2011-01-12T13:57:37Z There was also the fear of contaminated mucus infection from other prisoners as the tubes were shared. Jeanette Winterson: 100 years after the suffragettes 2013-03-29T15:59:01Z To get there, spectators will first have to survive goofy costumes, low-tech special effects, alien mucus sacs and at least one appalling dance number. Cyborgs Onstage, Robots in the Wings 2010-12-30T23:58:33Z The idea of placing a shared beauty product near one’s facial mucus membranes rattles physicians. To sample is human. But our beloved lipstick testers and cheese cubes aren’t coming back anytime soon. 2020-08-29T04:00:00Z The mucus is then packaged into vesicles that travel to the cell membrane, where it’s released, to coat the lining of your stomach. Ever wondered how your cells work? They’re like tiny factories. 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z “Even though it’s slimy, it’s sort of a more relatable ingredient than snail mucus.” Is your persimmon soap infused with geisha wisdom? The precious world of artisanal beauty. 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z Some of the beatings are intense; teeth, mucus and blood fall to the floor. Books of The Times: ?Gypsy Boy,? a Memoir by Mikey Walsh 2012-02-16T15:29:02Z The louse apparently feeds off the fish’s mucus. Fish caught with live, tongue-eating parasite in its mouth 2021-10-23T04:00:00Z It does not, like mucus, play a key role in respiratory health. Slime is everywhere. It’s everywhere. Slime is everywhere. 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z In total, 47 different strains of bacteria found in the mucus of the fish were grown separately and the cocktails of substances they produced were collected and tested for their antimicrobial prowess. New antibiotics could be developed using fish slime, scientists say 2019-03-31T04:00:00Z In the stomach, germs must also overcome other deadly barriers such as digestive enzymes, entrapping mucus and the ever-watchful immune system defenses. A fruit fly has landed in your wine – is it OK to drink? 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Once this is done, mucus is moved to the Golgi apparatus. Ever wondered how your cells work? They’re like tiny factories. 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z Drinking the liquid and inhaling the vapors increase the temperature of nasal and respiratory passages, which loosens the thick mucus that often accompanies respiratory illnesses. Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick? A nutrition specialist explains 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Respiratory illnesses, like coronavirus, generally spread through contact with an infected persons’ saliva or mucus. Traveling amid the coronavirus outbreak: What you need to know 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z It was the final romantic moment in She Loves Me; as we separated, I noticed this arc of glistening mucus threaded between us. Portrait of the artist: John Gordon Sinclair, actor 2011-01-31T22:30:00Z I feel compelled to clear the airways at the last moment; expel every drop of mucus from my hooter so that the full taste of the meal will be mine. Russell Kane's ordered life 2010-10-23T23:05:00Z Or get a look at hundreds of hanging strands of mucus glimmering from the secretions of glowworm larvae in a New Zealand cave? Exhibition Review: ?Creatures of Light? at American Museum of Natural History 2012-03-29T21:26:33Z The breakfast buffet in a dingy Holiday Inn features a chipped-beef dish that “looks like liquefied mucus mixed with Dinty Moore canned stew.” ‘Carsick,’ a Hitchhiking Memoir by John Waters 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z This particular seat mate sniffed and snorted mucus during the entire journey. Perspective | Ask Amy: Formerly chubby hubby seems too unhappy 2019-04-24T04:00:00Z “In general the thing that makes women dry is the pill. Because there’s all this different mucus that happens throughout your cervical cycle,” she explained. One reason women should think twice about smoking weed before sex 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z Finally, they will constantly secrete a metaphorical mucus through their skin to aid their child's journey through life. Forget The Dolphin Way – bring up your children the Earthworm Way 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z The herbs and spices sometimes used in chicken soup, such as pepper and garlic, also loosen mucus. Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick? A nutrition specialist explains 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z She comes at him anyway, in a bathrobe as plush and scarlet as a Muppet, full of mucus and the R&B of Guy. ‘Friends’ Is Turning 25. Here’s Why We Can’t Stop Watching it. 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z No, fucus isn’t a charming olde English way of spelling ficus, as in tree, or a variant of mucus, as in the intestinal coating soothed by eating immense quantities of yogurt. Don’t get butthurt over the OED’s awesomesauce — ephemeral slang in the dictionary has a rich and delightful history 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z She wakes up in mucus, unable to breathe. When your friend is dying, it's OK to steal her scarves 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z I did not even want to read the words “cervical mucus,” not together or separately. Motherlode Blog: Fertility Diary: Pincushion 2013-09-10T13:54:46Z It’s the first year we’ve incorporated the global Internet into the blood, sinew and mucus of the Hunt, which is important. Post Hunt 2014: What you need to know. At the least. Shoot-don’t-shoot scenarios and evasive driving and the day everyone got gassed and asked difficult questions while tears and mucus clotted up their faces. Why I stopped dating the cop: Colin Kaepernick’s protest, the “liberal media” and the bunker mentality of police culture 2016-09-25T04:00:00Z “Growing evidence suggests that in the absence of adequate fibre, the bacteria in the colon consume and thin the protective mucus lining, which then leads to impaired immune function and inflammation.” They mock vegans and eat 4lbs of steak a day: meet 'carnivore dieters' 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z Some seven billion people drown in a sea of green mucus and swollen throats, with very few facial tissues in sight. "The Stand" is barely alive enough to capture this year's "end of the world as we know it" vibe 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z It talks about the value of sugar from grapes and the elimination of mucus from system, which is harbour for disease. Steve Jobs depicted with 'love and respect', say new film's co-stars 2013-01-31T21:07:16Z She was covered in blood and mucus and still attached by the umbilical cord. Pushed to the limit: six birth stories from around the world 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z When this inflammatory process occurs in the upper airway, it results in common cold and flu symptoms, such as a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, coughing and thickened mucus. Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick? A nutrition specialist explains 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Mucus Factory was inspired by his cystic fibrosis and presents his body as a medical specimen on which he brutally performs the physiotherapy necessary to clear his airways of mucus and keep himself alive. Access All Areas: putting disability centre stage 2011-03-07T18:34:31Z He wears his emotions on his body and has mucus coming out of his nose. “You have naked bodies and genitalia, don’t you? Why are you so adolescent?”: Director Peter Greenaway on “Puritan” Americans and the intense sex scenes in “Eisenstein in Guanajuato” 2016-02-04T05:00:00Z Now researchers say new antibiotics might be found in the layer of mucus that coats the outer surface of young fish. New antibiotics could be developed using fish slime, scientists say 2019-03-31T04:00:00Z Compared with hot water alone, studies show chicken soup is more effective at loosening mucus. Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick? A nutrition specialist explains 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z This happens because one of the side effects of ibuprofen is that it reduces stomach mucus production. Ever wondered how your stomach works? 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z Vitamin A also builds healthy teeth, tissue and mucus membranes while supporting a healthy immune system. Vitamin A is for anti-aging, at least when it comes to vision 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z Your stomach is lined with millions of mucus glands. Ever wondered how your stomach works? 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z The child’s eyes are covered in milky white mucus and flies are lining up to dine on it. Apocalypse then, now, always: the truth about violence in Leer, South Sudan 2016-10-23T04:00:00Z My curiosity is piqued further when I notice that many of the K-Beauty products favored by celebrities include snail mucus as an ingredient. How I rebooted my beauty regimen in South Korea, a country that takes skin care seriously 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z What are they doing, curled around one another, bathed in mucus that catches the light just so? Essay: Through a Lens Sharply 2014-04-09T18:16:12Z CF causes a buildup of thick mucus in the lungs and digestive system, creating breathing difficulties and making people susceptible to infections. Experience: both my children have a terminal illness 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z She added, "It plays an important part in forming and maintaining soft and skeletal muscle tissue, bone and mucus membranes." Eating pumpkin may help you look younger and lose weight, experts say 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z While the mucus itself helps protect fish from harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses, the team are interested in the collection of microbes it is home to – the so-called microbiome – and the substances it produces. New antibiotics could be developed using fish slime, scientists say 2019-03-31T04:00:00Z The water-holding frog avoids the harsh summer months by burrowing into sandy ground and protecting itself inside a “cocoon” made of mucus. Ever wondered how animals beat the heat? 2017-06-09T04:00:00Z The “incompetent cervix” joins a number of curious obstetric diagnoses: the “inhospitable uterus”, “hostile uterus”, “hostile cervical mucus”, “blighted ovum”. 'I felt I was being punished for pushing back': pregnancy and #MeToo 2018-03-17T04:00:00Z Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition that causes sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system. Cystic fibrosis: Concern over access to Kaftrio, Orkambi and Symkevi 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Another mussel dangles its larvae at the end of a yard-long fishing line of mucus. Can We Save Every Species from Extinction? 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z The chronic disease is caused by a defective protein channel that prevents chloride ions from leaving cells and creating the watery conditions necessary to clear mucus. Synthetic molecules can 'ferry' mucus-clearing ions blocked by cystic fibrosis 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z "Their shell continues to grow as an irregular tube around the snail's body, and the animal hunts by laying out a mucus web to trap plankton and bits of detritus." Newly-discovered 'margarita snails' from the Florida Keys are bright lemon-yellow 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Mild influenza occurs mostly in the respiratory tract, where vaccine-induced defenses aren’t as effective because they can’t reach the surface of the mucus membranes in, for example, your nose, he says. The Flu Vaccine Works—In a Way Most People Don’t Appreciate 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z He writhed in agony at the dinner table and woke up gasping every night, urgently pulling the mucus out of his mouth so he wouldn’t choke to death. Edward James Olmos is teaching young Latinos how to succeed in Hollywood — and life 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z On a microscopic level, tiny hairs in our lungs called cilia wave together to transport mucus. Edges cause cilia to quickly synchronize their beating pattern 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z This binding increased a liquid layer vital for mucus clearance in cystic fibrosis cells by 50%, according to a study published Oct. Synthetic molecules can 'ferry' mucus-clearing ions blocked by cystic fibrosis 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z A moment later he returned, kneeled over her and placed his hand over one nostril before launching a "significant amount of mucus" onto her. Marilyn Manson fined for blowing nose on concert photographer 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z The medical examiner ruled that the spit hood hampered Ellis’ breathing when it became clogged with saliva and mucus, contributing to his death. Historic murder trial of Tacoma police officers begins Monday 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z This causes a build-up of unusually thick secretions, including mucus in the lungs, leading to serious health issues. Life-Changing Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Wins $3-Million Breakthrough Prize 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z The UW study didn’t extend to urine, mucus or blood sampling of workers. Drug smoke wafts through transit but not at toxic levels, UW study says 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The inability to clear mucus makes breathing difficult and risk of infection high for the nearly 40,000 Americans living with cystic fibrous. Synthetic molecules can 'ferry' mucus-clearing ions blocked by cystic fibrosis 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z This little pathogen attacks the mucus layer protecting the stomach, causing ulcers to form. Bruce Springsteen postpones eight shows due to peptic ulcer disease 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Alongside cases of acquired pulmonary fibrosis, Gaza health officials say more than 300 people in the enclave were born with cystic fibrosis, which causes the lungs and digestive system to become clogged with sticky mucus. Power cuts, heatwave disrupt lives of sick Gazans 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z "Conversely, it is possible that pathogens also compress intestinal mucus in the gut to promote infection." Newly developed lung-like organoids could revolutionize how we treat respiratory infections 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z “Once they’ve captured their prey, they immobilize it with a very sticky mucus or slime.” Meet the hammerhead worm: The invasive species coming to a backyard near you 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z A University at Buffalo-led research team has developed molecules that could help unclog thick, sticky mucus from the lungs of people suffering from cystic fibrosis. Synthetic molecules can 'ferry' mucus-clearing ions blocked by cystic fibrosis 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z To test that hypothesis, you would want samples of blood, feces or mucus taken from the raccoon dogs, porcupines and other wildlife that languished, caged and doomed, in the market. The Ongoing Mystery of Covid’s Origin 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Scents that dissolve less easily in nasal mucus travel farther than more readily dissolved ones and therefore bind to more distant smell receptors. Cat Noses Contain Twisted Labyrinths That Help Them Separate Smells 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z "There is a 'lung microbiome' which also depends on mucus alterations." Newly developed lung-like organoids could revolutionize how we treat respiratory infections 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z The metaldehyde impedes the snail’s production of mucus, which in turn leaves it less able to digest and less able to move. Part of Florida’s Broward County quarantined in effort to wipe out invasive snails 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Once outside the cell, chloride ions attract water that helps tiny, hair-like cilia sweep out mucus from the airways. Synthetic molecules can 'ferry' mucus-clearing ions blocked by cystic fibrosis 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Clara cells, a type of cell that lines the lungs and secretes mucus, were found to be named for a Nazi doctor who experimented on soon-to-be-executed prisoners. Should Medicine Still Bother With Eponyms? 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Opill works by thinning the lining of the uterus, which can prevent sperm from reaching an egg by thickening mucus in the cervix. FDA could approve over-the-counter birth control this summer 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z As you wander through the tubes of your upper and lower respiratory tract, you'd be surrounded by mucus and hair-like structures known as cilia. Newly developed lung-like organoids could revolutionize how we treat respiratory infections 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z There the mucus is either coughed out, or swallowed and digested by powerful stomach acids. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Without chloride ions to attract water, mucus hardens and the cilia can't clear it. Synthetic molecules can 'ferry' mucus-clearing ions blocked by cystic fibrosis 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Antibodies occur in the blood, in gastric and mucus secretions, and in breast milk. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z For instance, the mucus secreted by the frog’s skin needs to be tested to confirm it doesn’t spoil the pollen before it gets to its destination. Frogs May Have Something in Common With Bees 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z In fact, it was revealed that the bacterium exploits the body's own mucus production, giving it the advantage it needs to colonize the human airway. Newly developed lung-like organoids could revolutionize how we treat respiratory infections 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z The mesodermal tissues include mesenchymal cells that contain collagen and support secretory cells that secrete mucus and other materials at the surface. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Certain essential features of earthworm biology - like the mucus they secrete to lubricate their passage through soil and keep themselves from drying out - are challenging to incorporate into a robot. Why robotic worms could one day dig beneath your feet 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Finally, antibodies stimulate inflammation, and their presence in mucus and on the skin prevents pathogen attack. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z It’s thought to be caused, at least in part, by a woman’s reluctance to cough and clear mucus and other secretions from her lungs and airways. Her Unusual Wheeze Was Getting Worse. What Was It? 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z The authors concluded the same mucus which captures pathogens, or dangerous disease-causing substances in our bodies, has a downside. Newly developed lung-like organoids could revolutionize how we treat respiratory infections 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z A unique feature of these animals is the slime glands beneath the skin that release mucus through surface pores. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Neither can normal people imagine crying as convincingly as Murdaugh did — soaking countless tissues as mucus dripped from his nose — if they had pulled the triggers. Opinion | Alex Murdaugh’s ‘tangled web’ is a tragedy without a hero 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z The uterus has a thick muscular wall and is lined with an endometrium rich in blood vessels and mucus glands that develop and thicken during the female cycle. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z But after spending some time outside, he noticed black mucus coming out of his nose, so he did not want to drink the municipal water. East Palestine Crisis Tests a Trump-Backed Senator 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z "Our results therefore suggest that, while protecting epithelia, mucus constitutes a breeding ground for biofilms," they explain. Newly developed lung-like organoids could revolutionize how we treat respiratory infections 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z This mucus allows the hagfish to escape from the grip of predators. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Vertex’s drugs addressed the underlying cause of the illness, preventing patients’ lungs from clogging in sludgy mucus. ‘Miracle’ Cystic Fibrosis Drug Kept Out of Reach in Developing Countries 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z The skin of bony fishes is often covered in overlapping scales, and glands in the skin secrete mucus that reduces drag when swimming and aids the fish in osmoregulation. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Tests for COVID-19 detect the virus in the cells that line the inside of your nose, not in your mucus, so you don’t want your snot getting in the way of the sample. Do Rapid Tests Still Work? 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z "Our results therefore suggest that, while protecting epithelia, mucus constitutes a breeding ground for biofilms." Newly developed lung-like organoids could revolutionize how we treat respiratory infections 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z They help decrease inflammation, swelling, and mucus production. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Echidnas have long been known to blow bubbles of mucus out their noses, but it was believed this was primarily to clear dirt and dust from their nasal passages. Snot bubbles and belly flops keep echidnas cool, research finds 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z An important characteristic of extant amphibians is a moist, permeable skin, achieved by mucus glands. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z “When they get really hot, they start to blow mucus bubbles that break over the tip of their beak,” says lead author Christine Cooper, a zoologist at Curtin University. Echidnas blow snot bubbles to cool down 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z A neti pot is typically a plastic, ceramic or porcelain container that flows a saline or saltwater solution through the nostrils and helps clear out allergens and mucus taking residence in the nose. Congested much? A neti pot might be the treatment for you. 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z The skin of bony fishes is often covered by overlapping scales, and glands in the skin secrete mucus that reduces drag when swimming and aids the fish in osmoregulation. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The mucus bubbles burst and wet the tip of the echidna's snout, allowing evaporation to cool blood just under the skin. Snot bubbles and belly flops keep echidnas cool, research finds 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z The stomach lining is unaffected by pepsin and the acidity because pepsin is released in an inactive form and the stomach has a thick mucus lining that protects the underlying tissue. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z For example, corals’ mucus microbiomes are sensitive to temperature and pollution; overly warm seas can prompt corals to eject the symbiotic microalgae they rely on, causing bleaching. Rare Animals’ Microbiomes Harbor Survival Secrets 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z And while it might help clear the mucus and allergens in your nasal passages, it isn’t going to zap whatever allergy or infection caused the problem in the first place. Congested much? A neti pot might be the treatment for you. 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z Many tiny hair-like cilia protrude from the olfactory receptor cell’s dendrite and into the mucus covering the surface of the olfactory epithelium. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z This can also help relieve coughing and sore throat symptoms that are often triggered, at least in part, by accumulated excess mucus draining back into your throat, creating a condition called postnasal drip. How to Stock Your Medicine Cabinet During the ‘Tripledemic’ 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z The trachea is lined with cells that have cilia and secrete mucus. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Aircraft cabins also have low humidity, which can exacerbate irritation of your mucus membranes and worsen a sore throat, Wu said. Advice | Why flying while sick can make you feel worse In other parts of the world these creatures only produce light to scare off predators, but in these waters, male ostracods spew glowing mucus to attract females. Light shows by these tiny crustaceans reveal rich biodiversity on Caribbean reefs 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z The worms may produce enzymes that digest the host tissues or simply graze on surface mucus and skin particles. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Those tiny, strawlike tubules can become blocked by even minuscule amounts of mucus, particularly in infants and young children. ‘This Is Our March 2020’: Children’s Hospitals Are Overwhelmed by R.S.V. 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z The mucus catches particles that have been inhaled, and the cilia move the particles toward the pharynx. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Adalja also recommended the Valsalva maneuver — holding your nose and blowing out — as well as using saline spray to ensure your passages are as clear of mucus as possible before flying. Advice | Why flying while sick can make you feel worse Much like gargling with salt water, nasal rinsing might help remove some virus and mucus from your body, while reducing the swelling that can cause congestion. Zinc? Honey? Ginger? What actually helps when you have a cold or the flu? 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z One study encouraged additional research by suggesting that the ingestion of nasal mucus could play an important role for the immune system, because of the immune proteins in the mucus. Nose-picking primates spark scientific quest 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Substantial mucus production can block airways, and because babies’ “airways are much smaller, they have a lot more trouble handling all those secretions,” Pong said. California sees increase in RSV, respiratory illness that can be dangerous for babies 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z The sticky mucus provides a physical trap for pathogens, preventing their movement deeper into the body. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z A layer of mucus acts as an additional line of defense, a buffer to keep “bad” bacteria from getting too close to the layer of cells that make up the lining. Myths and facts about ‘leaky gut syndrome’ 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Gargling helps loosen thick mucus and can also remove irritants like bacteria, viruses and allergens from your throat. Zinc? Honey? Ginger? What actually helps when you have a cold or the flu? 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z Birds shed the virus through mucus, droppings and saliva, according to county officials. First bird flu cases in wild birds reported in Los Angeles County this year 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Adults and older children can simply cough up the mucus. California sees increase in RSV, respiratory illness that can be dangerous for babies 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Saliva, mucus, and the tears of the eye contain an enzyme that breaks down bacterial cell walls. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z As infected birds migrate, they shed the virus in their feces, mucus and saliva, seeding infections in flocks of farmed fowl, in which some flu strains can be fatal. With Fall Migration, Bird Flu Flies Back Into Town 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z EV-D68 can transmit through an infected person’s saliva and mucus and likely spreads “when an infected person coughs, sneezes or touches a surface that is then touched by others,” the CDC said. A new virus to worry about: EV-D68 can cause paralysis in children 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Apart from booger eating being disgusting, it means ingesting all those inhaled mucus bound germs, toxic metals and environmental contaminants discussed earlier. Nose picking: The health reasons you shouldn’t indulge in it 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z This increases the electrolyte concentration in the mucus and movement of water out of the cells. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Despite these defenses, pathogens may enter the body through skin abrasions or punctures, or by collecting on mucosal surfaces in large numbers that overcome the protections of mucus or cilia. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z The sponge coats unwanted detritus and waste with mucus and sends the coated particles out through small pores in its body called ostia. Sponges sneeze too, as this video shows 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z In the lab, they were able to identify the threads as streams of mucus carrying waste. Sneeze by Sneeze, Sponges Fill the Seas With Their Mucus 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z But let’s honor the tireless labor done by our remarkable noses, mucus and sinus cavities — such amazing biological adaptations — and remember they’re trying hard to protect you. Nose picking: The health reasons you shouldn’t indulge in it 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z This leads to increased electrolyte concentration in the mucus and movement of water into the cells. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z The mesodermal tissues include support cells and secretory cells that secrete mucus and other materials to the surface. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z The glittering mucus globules travel along “highways” on the sponge’s surface, eventually meeting with particles from other highways at mucus “junctions” to form silklike clumps. Sponges sneeze too, as this video shows 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z The researchers believe sneezing out waste-laden mucus is a widespread tactic among sponges all over the world. Sneeze by Sneeze, Sponges Fill the Seas With Their Mucus 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z Nasal mucus and its antibodies and enzymes are the body’s front line immune defense system against infections. Nose picking: The health reasons you shouldn’t indulge in it 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z Columnar epithelial cells release mucus for lubrication as well as antimicrobial agents in the digestive tract. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z The worms may produce enzymes that digest the host tissues or graze on surface mucus and skin particles. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z The scientists witnessed fish snacking on the sponge’s ejected mucus, suggesting it could be an important food source in marine ecosystems. Sponges sneeze too, as this video shows 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z The monkeypox virus typically spreads through direct contact with respiratory secretions, such as mucus or saliva, or skin lesions. How does monkeypox spread? An expert explains why it isn’t an STI and what counts as close contact 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z But in general, our nose microbes help repel invaders, fighting them on a mucus battlefield. Nose picking: The health reasons you shouldn’t indulge in it 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z Second, the stomach has a thick mucus lining that protects the underlying tissue from the action of the digestive juices. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z A unique feature of these animals is the slime glands beneath the skin that are able to release an extraordinary amount of mucus through surface pores. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z The researchers can’t yet tell what mechanism causes the mucus to travel along these highways. Sponges sneeze too, as this video shows 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z These lesions may also appear inside the mouth, eyes and other parts of the body that produce mucus. How does monkeypox spread? An expert explains why it isn’t an STI and what counts as close contact 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z The dust, microbes and allergens captured in your mucus eventually get ingested as that mucus drips down your throat. Nose picking: The health reasons you shouldn’t indulge in it 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z When this mucus lining is ruptured, ulcers can form in the stomach. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Particulate matter that is floating in the air is removed in the nasal passages by hairs, mucus, and cilia. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z They suspect it’s entirely different from the ones used for mucus transport in humans and other animals. Sponges sneeze too, as this video shows 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z The alkaline electric diet is foods that create the least amount of mucus. Journey to the center of the sea moss universe. You'll see Dr. Sebi is alive in L.A. 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Just make sure you wash your hands extra carefully after blowing or digging in your nose, given that until mucus has completely dried, infectious viruses can remain on the hands and fingers. Nose picking: The health reasons you shouldn’t indulge in it 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z When the mucus lining of the stomach ruptures and does not reform, an open wound is formed. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z This mucus may allow the hagfish to escape from the grip of predators. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z The mucus may be trash to the sponge, but it’s treasure to nearby fish and other reef-dwelling organisms. Sponges sneeze too, as this video shows 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z When there’s mucus buildup, that’s when you experience inflammation, and with inflammation, disease shows up in different ways, whether it’s a heart condition, your diabetes, arthritis, asthma. Journey to the center of the sea moss universe. You'll see Dr. Sebi is alive in L.A. 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z “Bloody show” is a colorful term for the mixture of blood and mucus that indicates the cervix is preparing for labor. TV rarely gets childbirth right. After Roe, the gory truth matters more than ever 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z The cilia propel foreign particles trapped in the mucus toward the pharynx. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Children with CF have serious digestive problems and produce thick, heavy mucus that clogs their lungs and breathing passageways. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Salivary mucus helps lubricate food, facilitating movement in the mouth, bolus formation, and swallowing. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z So because of that is that we try to have people eat foods that will not create mucus, that will have them going to the restroom and eliminating everything that their body doesn’t need anymore. Journey to the center of the sea moss universe. You'll see Dr. Sebi is alive in L.A. 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Cilia remove inhaled pathogens from the respiratory tract, carry cerebrospinal fluid across brain cavities, transport eggs from the ovary to the uterus, and drain mucus from the middle ear to the nasal cavity. Cilia Are Minuscule Wonders, and Scientists Are Finally Figuring Out How to Mimic Them 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z The forced exhalation helps expel mucus when we cough. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z The mixoplankton then eat the microbes and shed the mucus package, which sinks to the ocean floor and deposits a rich store of carbon. Marine Microbe Lures Prey into Custom Slime Traps 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Therefore, saliva secreted by the submandibular glands also contains amylase but in a liquid thickened with mucus. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z A respiratory therapist explained the important parts of a device that helps people cough to clear mucus. Young caregivers ‘exist in the shadows,’ offer crucial help 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z Indeed, shrimp that live inside mollusks make similar use of their hosts, harvesting mucus and fecal matter. These symbiotic shrimp ‘speed date’ to find new hosts 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z These include the hair and mucus in the nasal cavity that trap dust, dirt, and other particulate matter before they can enter the system. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Not only were they selecting specific corals, but as they rubbed, mucus coatings puffed off the corals and sponges, clouding the water and coloring the dolphins’ skin. These dolphins might be self-medicating 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Meconium consists of ingested amniotic fluid, cellular debris, mucus, and bile. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z To examine this relationship, Ziltener and her colleagues zeroed in on one aspect of the interaction that seemed to impact both creatures: mucus. Dolphins Rub against Mucus-Oozing Corals to Soothe Skin 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z The birds then “shed the virus through their saliva, mucus and feces.” Bird flu infects millions of chickens in Md., Del. amid broader surge 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z In the lungs, particles are trapped in a mucus layer and transported via cilia up to the esophageal opening at the top of the trachea to be swallowed. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z She thought the mucus might feel good or even help heal skin ailments. These dolphins might be self-medicating 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Cilia move rhythmically; they beat constantly, moving waste materials such as dust, mucus, and bacteria upward through the airways, away from the lungs and toward the mouth. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z To examine the molecular makeup of the mucus, the researchers collected small samples of gorgonian coral, leather coral and Ircinia sponges from two reefs that serve as dolphin hubs. Dolphins Rub against Mucus-Oozing Corals to Soothe Skin 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Then those ingredients have to breach a thick barrier gel of mucus and activate the immune cells locked within. Nose Spray Vaccines Could Quash COVID Virus Variants 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z Hair and mucus in the nose and trachea catch impurities, while the nasal cavity warms the air. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z The researchers put the samples on ice and brought them to Morlock’s lab, where they used a technique called high-performance thin-layer chromatography to analyze the mucus’ chemical makeup. These dolphins might be self-medicating 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z This also allows mucus, secreted by the tissue lining the nasal cavity, to trap incoming dust, pollen, bacteria, and viruses. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z The researchers suggest that the dolphins deliberately use these corals and sponges to cover infected areas of skin with the gooey, metabolite-packed mucus, much like a human applying ointment to soothe a rash. Dolphins Rub against Mucus-Oozing Corals to Soothe Skin 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Bleier added that even a small amount of thickened mucus can make a person feel “completely obstructed, because there’s not a lot of space in the nose.” How neti pots and nasal rinsing could help with that stuffy nose 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z Despite the barriers of skin, tears, and mucus, pathogens may still enter the body. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z After separating the mucus into its component chemicals, the scientists tested those parts for 10 types of molecules that might have healing or medicinal activities. These dolphins might be self-medicating 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z These produce swelling of the mucosa and excess mucus production, which can obstruct the narrow passageways between the sinuses and the nasal cavity, causing your voice to sound different to yourself and others. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z The metabolite-packed coral mucus, he adds, may simply be an unintended by-product of a dolphin’s natural urge to rub. Dolphins Rub against Mucus-Oozing Corals to Soothe Skin 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z “It seems like a simple concept, but it helps flush out mucus, pollen and other allergens in your nasal cavity,” said Dr. Laura Chong, an allergist at the Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic in Oklahoma City. Allergy Season Is About to Get Worse. Here’s How to Prepare. 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z Despite these barriers, pathogens may enter the body through skin abrasions or punctures, or by collecting on mucosal surfaces in large numbers that overcome the mucus or cilia. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Showing the mucus has healing properties is a good first step, says Eric Angel Ramos, a marine biologist at Rockefeller University who wasn’t involved with the work. These dolphins might be self-medicating 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Each olfactory sensory neuron has dendrites that extend from the apical surface of the epithelium into the mucus lining the cavity. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z First off, viruses are carried inside larger particles of mucus or saliva. How we know that masks, even the cloth ones, reduce the spread of COVID-19 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z Cystic Fibrosis is a condition which causes sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system. Woman tells of 'mind-blowing' cystic fibrosis drug 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z Antibodies occur in the blood, in gastric and mucus secretions, and in breast milk, thus providing passive immunity to the infant. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z The larvacean resembles a tiny tadpole and lives inside a palatial bubble of mucus that can reach up to a meter long. In the Ocean, It’s Snowing Microplastics 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z In order to be effectively moved upward, the mucus cannot be too viscous; rather it must have a thin, watery consistency. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Caitlin Rich has cystic fibrosis - an incurable condition that causes a build-up of thick sticky mucus in the lungs, digestive system and other organs. Covid: Vaccines not linked to deaths, says study, and brain changes after virus 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z According to Gillian, her sinuses started to clear and her cough started to break up the mucus in her chest, allowing her to breathe more easily. Woman tells of 'mind-blowing' cystic fibrosis drug 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z Cilia in the nasal passages and respiratory tract push mucus containing trapped pathogens out of the body. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Dr. Choy found that these palaces of mucus are crowded with microplastics, which are funneled to the deep along with all their carbon. In the Ocean, It’s Snowing Microplastics 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z The accumulation of both Cl– and Na+ ions in the extracellular space creates solute-rich mucus, which has a low concentration of water molecules. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z And the people who crowd together in restaurants and bars and then go out into the world recklessly spreading their mucus and droplets. Opinion | After two pandemic years, ‘Folly chasing Death’ takes on a new Mardi Gras meaning 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z Cystic fibrosis causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, digestive system and other organs. Cystic fibrosis: New drug gives Ivy, 6, 'a future' 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z This is lined with an endometrium rich in blood vessels and mucus glands. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z For eons, the debris has contained the same things — flecks from plant and animal carcasses, feces, mucus, dust, microbes, viruses — and transported the ocean’s carbon to be stored on the seafloor. In the Ocean, It’s Snowing Microplastics 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z As a result, through osmosis, water moves from cells and extracellular matrix into the mucus, “thinning” it out. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z A nurse saved the woman’s life by staying up all night, loosening the mucus in the patient’s lungs with a hand-held massager. ‘Nurses Have Finally Learned What They’re Worth’ 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z This gene contains the information needed to make a protein involved in regulating the production of mucus in the lungs and digestive system. Cystic fibrosis: New drug gives Ivy, 6, 'a future' 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z A woman’s body temperature may rise a degree Celsius at ovulation and the cervical mucus may increase in volume and become more pliable. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z An intranasal vaccine could do this by stimulating the immune system in the mucus of our noses. Nasal Spray COVID Preventives Are Finally in Development 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z This is how, in a normal respiratory system, the mucus is kept sufficiently watered-down to be propelled out of the respiratory system. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Aleena replied, sighing before trying to describe dried nasal mucus politely. From Kabul to Pancake Court: Afghan evacuee children bond online over Ivy and Bean books 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z And in kids, inflammation and mucus can block the airways more easily than in adults. Agonizing Cough of Croup Rising in Kids with COVID 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z Saliva contains mucus that moistens food and buffers the pH of the food. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z This filtering system generally works well, but sometimes, people “react to that stuff that’s getting caught up in the mucus,” leading to inflammation that can cause symptoms like congestion, pressure and pain, Chandra said. Do neti pots really work? 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z The resulting mucus is thick and sticky, and the ciliated epithelia cannot effectively remove it from the respiratory system. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Coffin says it is easier for these tiny airways to be obstructed by mucus and inflammation, causing infants and toddlers to develop wheezing or croup, a disease known for its characteristic barking cough. Why Omicron Is Putting More Kids in the Hospital 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z The scientists evaluated the antigen tests using pooled samples of nasal mucus collected from multiple people with omicron, as well as similar pooled samples from delta patients. Will your at-home COVID test detect omicron? New data raises concerns 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z When the mucus lining of the stomach ruptures and does not reform, an open wound is formed. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Nasal rinsing is also thought to thin the mucus and reduce swelling that can cause congestion. Do neti pots really work? 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z Passageways in the lungs become blocked with mucus, along with the debris it carries. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z The scientists evaluated the antigen tests using pooled samples of nasal mucus collected from multiple people with Omicron, as well as similar pooled samples from Delta patients. Emerging Data Raise Questions About Antigen Tests and Nasal Swabs 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z While hippos tend to have wet noses, vets decided to test the pair after they spotted the animals were producing thick mucus. Snotty-nosed hippos test positive for coronavirus in Belgium, the first known cases in species 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z When the mucus lining of the stomach ruptures and does not reform, an open wound forms. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z So hydrating that mucus became one of the key goals. Lost Women of Science, Episode 4: Breakfast in the Snow 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z Respiratory epithelial cells secrete mucus, which serves to trap dust, bacteria, and other debris. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Reed said he had a cough, headache, congestion, mucus in his lungs and back pain, and that a doctor had given him vitamins. Ex-U.S. Marine Trevor Reed says he ends hunger strike in Russian jail 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z This problem leads to things like thick sticky mucus and extra salty sweat. Lost Women of Science, Episode 2: The Matilda Effect 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z Ulcers can be prevented by eliminating ingesting items that cause degradation of the mucus lining, such as foods that irritate the stomach. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z It was recognized that the mucus in the lung was thick and couldn't be coughed out. Lost Women of Science, Episode 4: Breakfast in the Snow 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z Cilia on the epithelial cells move the mucus and its trapped particles up the airways away from the lungs and toward the outside. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z The measles virus lives in the nose and throat mucus of an infected person and can spread through coughing and sneezing. Largest number of children in two decades missed first measles shots in 2020, report says 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z And as she started to look into the airways of the lungs, she saw that they were, they were plugged full of mucus, thick, sticky, green mucus. The Lost Women of Science, Episode 1: The Question Mark 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z The respiratory tract is coated with mucus to seal the tissues from direct contact with air. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z I started clearing out a bunch of mucus; it was just like coming out, so easily, moving out….My nose started running, like, it really started running. Lost Women of Science, Episode 4: Breakfast in the Snow 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z The absence of ions in the secreted mucus results in the lack of a normal water concentration gradient. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Frothy mucus might not sound like the most inviting living space, but for some frogs' offspring it is a lifesaving refuge from drought. A Frothy Mucus Nest Protects Frog Eggs from Drought 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z I started producing more mucus, cough, coughing up plugs. The Lost Women of Science, Episode 1: The Question Mark 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z Particulate matter that is floating in the air is removed in the nasal passages via mucus and cilia. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Sometimes the war is won in mucus membranes, where respiratory viruses first get in. Who needs COVID boosters? Experts must decide with incomplete data 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z Thus, there is no osmotic pressure pulling water into the mucus. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z When studying frogs in Australia's Watagan Mountains, Gould was surprised to find evaporated puddles where eggs thrived for days, swaddled in nests their mothers whip up by aerating mucus secretions with their toes. A Frothy Mucus Nest Protects Frog Eggs from Drought 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z This thick mucus also builds up in their airways, so they can’t actually inhale properly. The Lost Women of Science, Episode 1: The Question Mark 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z In the nasal cavity, hairs and mucus trap small particles, viruses, bacteria, dust, and dirt to prevent their entry. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z She and her husband eventually took Holden to Seattle Children’s, where a medical team suctioned mucus from his throat and gave him intravenous fluids. As childhood COVID infections hit pandemic highs, experts urge vaccination, testing: ‘We thought it was a cold. Then it got scary’ 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z By opening these structures, accumulated mucus can be cleared out of the lower respiratory tract. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z In that way, he is like the mucus that comes out of your nose when you have pneumonia. Rev. William J. Barber II: America is now at the "most critical time, between life and death" 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z “Sea snot,” a type of mucus released by phytoplankton, smothered shellfish and gummed up fishing nets in the Sea of Marmara. In Case You Missed It 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z The lungs produce mucus—a sticky substance made of mucin, a complex glycoprotein, as well as salts and water—that traps particulates. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z This causes a buildup of thick, sticky mucus in the airways that impairs breathing and leads to lung infections. Perspective | For years, I feared that I’d outlive my daughter. And then science did something amazing. 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z The first breath typically is taken within 10 seconds of birth, after mucus is aspirated from the infant’s mouth and nose. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Looking at the lung cells under a microscope, Kliment saw ANT2 accumulating on their surfaces around hairlike projections called cilia, which sweep back and forth to clear mucus from lungs. Treating a Deadly Lung Disease with a Little Help from Amoebas 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z But Dr. Mehta and her colleagues cite a study from 1979 that suggests a moray’s outermost layer of skin contains certain mucus glands that may make these eels more resilient to time spent on land. When an Eel Climbs a Ramp to Eat Squid From a Clamp, That’s a Moray 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z These cilia beat in unison and move mucus and particles out of the bronchi and bronchioles back up to the throat where it is swallowed and eliminated via the esophagus. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z She did twice-daily respiratory therapy, breathing a nebulized cocktail of drugs to thin the mucus in her airways, while an oscillating vest on her little body shook the mucus loose. Perspective | For years, I feared that I’d outlive my daughter. And then science did something amazing. 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z The high mucus content serves to lubricate the food for swallowing. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Researchers at last identified the origin of translucent spheres, up to a meter wide, found by divers off western Norway: the almost featureless blobs each carry hundreds of thousands of squid eggs in mucus. In Case You Missed It 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z The first trouble Roach noticed was that certain corals formed thick sheets of mucus on their surfaces, as if they were irritated. Will Probiotics Save Corals or Harm Them? 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z In addition, smoking causes the lungs to produce more mucus, which the damaged cilia are not able to move. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Mucormycosis is caused by exposure to mucor mold, which is commonly found in soil, air and even in the nose and mucus of humans. India battles fatal fungal threat as virus deaths near 300K 2021-05-22T04:00:00Z Esophageal glands secrete mucus that lubricates the bolus and reduces friction. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z When a baby drinks breast milk, the IgA antibodies coat the mucus membranes of a baby's nose, lungs, and throat — the same places that a virus or bacteria would enter the body. Can "vaccinated" breast milk protect kids? The science is hazy 2021-05-22T04:00:00Z “Bigger animals have longer feces, but also thicker mucus, enabling them to achieve high speeds with the same pressure,” the researchers said in the write-up on The Conversation. Iowa Republican mocks taxpayer-funded study that had participants taste-testing toilet water 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z The lysozyme story began one day in late 1921 when Fleming, who had a cold, made the impromptu decision to culture a sample of his mucus. Penicillin Wasn’t Alexander Fleming’s First Major Discovery 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z Jensen said Bacon is still seeing a doctor to treat residual symptoms, including mucus in his throat, but it’s not certain those issues are tied to the coronavirus. Nebraska US Rep. Bacon says he believes he had COVID-19 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z The sinuses produce mucus and lighten the weight of the skull. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition which causes a build-up of thick, sticky mucus in the lungs, digestive system and other organs. Cystic fibrosis drug treatment Kaftrio like 'regaining six years' 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z But these techniques may not restore full function to the organ, which uses tiny hairs to move mucus around and has the perfect flexibility to expand and collapse as we breathe, swallow and cough. Woman recovering after rare windpipe transplant from donor 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z Still, mucus was an unlikely specimen since bacteriologists at the time believed the body was incapable of producing natural antiseptics. Penicillin Wasn’t Alexander Fleming’s First Major Discovery 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z Because mucus would clog her tube, “she was constantly suctioning, constantly worried about her airway, and it becomes overwhelming,” Dr. Genden said, like being held down in a swimming pool. ‘There Was Nothing Anybody Could Do for These Patients.’ Now There Is. 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z The epithelium contains goblet cells, one of the specialized, columnar epithelial cells that produce mucus to trap debris. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Some samples are much thicker than others because of mucus, and these also present a contamination risk because of the way they are sometimes handled in the Milton Keynes lab. Covid: Secret filming exposes contamination risk at test results lab 2021-03-29T04:00:00Z “It may be possible to preserve the aging mucus layer in the gut by increasing the amount of fiber in the diet,” Dr. Gibbons said. A Changing Gut Microbiome May Predict How Well You Age 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z Brown starts his tours in 1921, with the story of mucus, lemons, and tears. Penicillin Wasn’t Alexander Fleming’s First Major Discovery 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z Others were “sustentacular” cells, which seem to provide various kinds of support to the neurons: metabolic and physical, plus maintaining the right salt balance in the mucus that is essential for odor detection. What Can Covid-19 Teach Us About the Mysteries of Smell? 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z The cilia of the respiratory epithelium help remove the mucus and debris from the nasal cavity with a constant beating motion, sweeping materials towards the throat to be swallowed. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Viral load in both saliva and nasal mucus declined over time in patients who recovered, but not in those who died. Saliva could hold clues to how sick you will get from COVID-19 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z When fiber is not available, Dr. Gibbons said, Bacteroides like to “munch on mucus,” including the protective mucus layer that lines the gut. A Changing Gut Microbiome May Predict How Well You Age 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z In a tribute published decades later, Allison described what he saw: “The remarkable feature of the plate was that in the vicinity of the blob of nasal mucus there were no bacteria.” Penicillin Wasn’t Alexander Fleming’s First Major Discovery 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z A bystander was stumbling off the street and had saliva and mucus coming out of his mouth. At 69, this photographer finds that his images are putting him in the spotlight 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z Interestingly, cold air slows the movement of the cilia, resulting in accumulation of mucus that may in turn lead to a runny nose during cold weather. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z COVID-19 spreads through particles in the saliva, mucus or breath of infected people, even when a person doesn't have symptoms. Public health officials weigh in on safer sex & dating during COVID – but will anyone listen? 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z “But as we get older, our mucus layer thins, and maybe we may need to suppress these bugs.” A Changing Gut Microbiome May Predict How Well You Age 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z Like mucus, tears proved rich in lysozyme, fueling Fleming’s hunger to expand his search. Penicillin Wasn’t Alexander Fleming’s First Major Discovery 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z These cells maintain the delicate balance of salt ions in the mucus that neurons depend on to send signals to the brain. Mysteries of COVID Smell Loss Finally Yield Some Answers 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z Similar to the nasal cavity and nasopharynx, this specialized epithelium produces mucus to trap debris and pathogens as they enter the trachea. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z She notes that humans swallow more than 1 liter of mucus each day, which is swept along by cilia lining the nasal cavity. Can a nose-full of chicken antibodies ward off coronavirus infections? 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z Natural Cycles only uses temperature to measure fertility signals, and it doesn’t incorporate other metrics, like cervical mucus. Natural Cycles wants to create wearable birth control 2020-11-03T05:00:00Z Even now, he coughs up a thick mucus that is becoming worse despite a variety of treatments. ‘Nobody has very clear answers for them’: Doctors search for treatments for covid-19 long-haulers 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z The virus can spread through saliva, mucus or the breath of those who have it, along with contact with hard surfaces. Sex and coronavirus: What are the rules? 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z The cilia beat the mucus upward towards the laryngopharynx, where it can be swallowed down the esophagus. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Initially, researchers thought it spread almost entirely through droplets of mucus or spit between people in close proximity. For COVID-19 facts, first impressions matter 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z At first, experts thought the virus was spread primarily through globs of mucus and saliva expelled when people cough or sneeze. Nine Important Things We've Learned About the Coronavirus Pandemic So Far 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z The beetle then scuttles away — dripping with mucus and digestive fluids, but otherwise unharmed, Live Science previously reported. After Being Swallowed Alive, Water Beetle Stages ‘Backdoor’ Escape from Frog’s Gut 2020-08-03T04:00:00Z A former Dunkin’ Donuts employee in Chicago was arrested last week after a trooper found “a large, thick piece of mucus” floating inside his cup of black coffee, Illinois State Police said. Chicago Dunkin' employee arrested after trooper finds 'large, thick piece of mucus' in coffee 2020-08-02T04:00:00Z It is aided by the presence of mucus and saliva. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Through inhalation, that cloud of small droplets is more likely to reach a mucus membrane than larger ones soaring ballistically. Aboard the Diamond Princess, a Case Study in Aerosol Transmission 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z Buddy’s health declined steadily after he developed breathing problems and thick nasal mucus in April. 1st dog that tested positive for COVID-19 dies in New York 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z Buddy’s health declined steadily after he developed breathing problems and thick nasal mucus in April. 1st dog that tested positive for COVID-19 dies in New York 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z Two decades ago, the only therapies for cystic fibrosis treated the symptoms of the disease, such as physical therapy to clear mucus from the lungs and antibiotics to treat infections. Cystic fibrosis drugs target the malformed proteins at the root of the disease 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z During the esophageal phase, esophageal glands secrete mucus that lubricates the bolus and minimizes friction. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Early on, surface transmission was widely emphasized; larger droplets, which travel on more ballistic trajectories, like a stone through the air, and strike mucus membranes directly, are now favored by a number of researchers. Aboard the Diamond Princess, a Case Study in Aerosol Transmission 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z For a long time, the occlusion of airways by an excess production of viscous, hyper-concentrated mucus was considered a feature of late-stage cystic fibrosis. Research round-up: Cystic fibrosis 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z This deficit leads to the dehydration of a thin layer of fluid in the lungs called the airway surface liquid and results in a build-up of mucus. The gender gap in cystic fibrosis 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z This results in a build-up of mucus in the lungs, pancreas and other parts of the body. Cystic fibrosis 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z The stomach mucosa’s epithelial lining consists only of surface mucus cells, which secrete a protective coat of alkaline mucus. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z This interference causes mucus to build up in the body’s tube-like structures, particularly in the lungs and digestive system. How much protein function needs to be restored in cystic fibrosis? 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z This probably involves a positive feedback loop of chronic inflammation and constant mucus overproduction. Research round-up: Cystic fibrosis 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z “Then the more mucus gets stuck. And bacteria colonize the lung and become lodged long-term in the airways.” The gender gap in cystic fibrosis 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z The hallmark of cystic fibrosis is thick mucus that severely impedes breathing. Bacteria-eating viruses could provide a route to stability in cystic fibrosis 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z Although the walls of the gastric pits are made up primarily of mucus cells, the gastric glands are made up of different types of cells. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Infected patients then shed viral RNA particles in bodily fluids, including saliva, mucus and feces. To Spot Future Coronavirus Flare-Ups, Search the Sewers 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z A lung secretion induces mucus production, and the researchers began by testing its individual components to see which ones upregulated the genes for the proteins mucin 5B and mucin 5AC — two major constituents of mucus. Research round-up: Cystic fibrosis 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z The most common culprits were cancer, a mucus plug or an aspirated foreign body. She Struggled With Asthma, but It Had Never Been This Bad 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z Scientists are studying the delicate mucus houses built by creatures called larvaceans, to better understand how they live. "Snot Palaces" Reveal Undersea Creature Secrets 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z Cells that make up the pyloric antrum secrete mucus and a number of hormones, including the majority of the stimulatory hormone, gastrin. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z “You have this excruciating pain, sneezing, coughing, the production of a lot of mucus that obstructs breathing,” Jordt said. Tear-Gassing Protesters During An Infectious Outbreak Is ‘A Recipe For Disaster’ 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z Nearly transparent and no larger than a fist, the squishy tadpole-like animal was surrounded by an enormous balloon of mucus about 3 feet wide. This fantastical sea creature helps remove planet-warming gases from the atmosphere 2020-06-07T04:00:00Z They feature mazes of translucent parts and gooey structures, including long filaments, mucus housings and fine-mesh filters for gathering food. The Sea’s Weirdest Creatures, Now in ‘Staggering’ Detail 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z Gas and pepper sprays also cause tears, saliva and mucus to stream from demonstrators’ eyes and noses, said Chin-Hong. Teargas and pepper spray will accelerate spread of Covid-19, doctors warn 2020-06-06T04:00:00Z The role of this mucus is not currently known. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Three days later, in the middle of a furious massage-beating by Jimmy, who lives with us and is like a son, the first bit of mucus pops into it. I’ve been ill for months, but I still don't know if it is Covid-19 2020-06-06T04:00:00Z This netting of mucus, packed with carbon-rich particles, then collapses like a punctured balloon — sinking a significant load of carbon to the deep sea floor and locking it away from reentering the atmosphere. This fantastical sea creature helps remove planet-warming gases from the atmosphere 2020-06-07T04:00:00Z When it gets into the eyes, noses and lungs, however, it triggers searing pain, coughing, sneezing and mucus secretion. Park Police spokesman acknowledges chemical agents used on Lafayette Square protesters are similar to tear gas 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z The ensuing coughing, sneezing and excessive mucus all spread the disease. Protests: Action, tear gas, hope 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z First, the stomach wall is covered by a thick coating of bicarbonate-rich mucus. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z He says it’s good that it’s come up, but it’s bad mucus; the lighter the better. I’ve been ill for months, but I still don't know if it is Covid-19 2020-06-06T04:00:00Z “There are a lot of marine animals that use mucus to create really complex structures,” she said. This fantastical sea creature helps remove planet-warming gases from the atmosphere 2020-06-07T04:00:00Z Such compounds are all typically referred to as “tear gas” because their most prominent effect is to irritate mucus membranes, including the eyes, which secrete tears as a protective response. Park Police spokesman acknowledges chemical agents used on Lafayette Square protesters are similar to tear gas 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z And when these delicate mucus homes get clogged, the tadpole-looking critters — called giant larvaceans — build a new one. Scientists learn how tiny critters make ocean ‘snot palaces’ 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z This mucus forms a physical barrier, and its bicarbonate ions neutralize acid. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z And when these delicate mucus homes get clogged, the tadpole-looking critters - called giant larvaceans - build a new one. Scientists learn how tiny critters make ocean ‘snot palaces’ 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z It wasn’t until many decades later that scientists began noticing the structural details within the mucus. This fantastical sea creature helps remove planet-warming gases from the atmosphere 2020-06-07T04:00:00Z Oil-based pepper sprays cause tears, mucus and saliva to pour from the eyes, nose and mouth. 'Really scary': experts fear protests and police risk accelerating Covid-19 spread 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z The burning of faces and eyes, the streams of tears and mucus, the only relief coming from a man squirting a milky solution from a bottle. Was That a Firecracker or a Gunshot? Unpredictability on America’s Streets 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z These goblet cells secrete mucus that eases the movement of feces and protects the intestine from the effects of the acids and gases produced by enteric bacteria. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z The reason could be because the lungs are highly inflamed with fluid and mucus. A Day in the Life of a COVID-19 Physician 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z The lawsuit says prisoners who tested positive for COVID-19 were isolated in cells with walls covered in feces, mucus and blood. Jail in virus hot spot holds dozens authorized for release 2020-05-19T04:00:00Z These tiny hair-like structures help to clear mucus from the airways, and their function is known to be impaired in COPD. Research round-up: COPD 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z When Kelly drove to his home a few days later, she found the test results and a pillow stained with mucus. She begged her virus-stricken partner to go to the hospital. He refused until it was too late. 2020-05-07T04:00:00Z Cells in the esophageal wall secrete mucus that eases the passage of the food bolus. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z She struggled to breathe and coughed up mucus. For those needing in-home care, a dire decision amid a pandemic 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z Nor will sunshine prevent the virus from spreading from person to person through droplets of saliva or mucus in the air. Does the coronavirus-killing power of sunlight make it safe to go to the beach? 2020-04-30T04:00:00Z The technique is based on research suggesting that the neurotransmitter acetylcholine causes airway constriction, excess mucus and inflammation in COPD. Research round-up: COPD 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z He found their lungs clogged with thick mucus and overrun with neutrophils. ‘Spider-Man’ Immune Response May Promote Severe COVID-19 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z The mucosa of the large intestinal wall is generously endowed with goblet cells, which secrete mucus that eases the passage of feces. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z The class action suit filed Tuesday by Civil Rights Corps claims Prince George’s County Jail prisoners who test positive for COVID-19 are isolated in cells with walls covered in feces, mucus and blood. Maryland county asks judge to toss suit over virus in jail 2020-04-26T04:00:00Z Salty sweat was one of the first signs of a disease that would cause sticky mucus to clog children’s lungs and wreak havoc on their digestive systems. The journey from scientific breakthrough to a life-changing cystic fibrosis drug 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z Or its high population density, which the C.D.C. report suggests may significantly accelerate the transmission of a disease spread by droplets of mucus or saliva? Why We Don’t Know the True Death Rate for Covid-19 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z The cough is initially dry, but some people will eventually start coughing up mucus containing dead lung cells killed by the virus. Coronavirus: How long does it take to recover? 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z The cervix produces mucus secretions that become thin and stringy under the influence of high systemic plasma estrogen concentrations, and these secretions can facilitate sperm movement through the reproductive tract. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Autopsies show their alveoli became stuffed with fluid, white blood cells, mucus, and the detritus of destroyed lung cells. How does coronavirus kill? Clinicians trace a ferocious rampage through the body, from brain to toes 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z She is contemplating how to break people of the habit of touching their faces, because the virus infects people through the mucus membranes that line the nose and airways. Crushing coronavirus means ‘breaking the habits of a lifetime.’ Behavior scientists have some tips 2020-04-16T04:00:00Z He also described a mild cough with traces of blood in the mucus. American football player flew home to US with virus 2020-04-10T04:00:00Z The CDC protocol involves a number of steps: First, a mucus sample is taken from a patient, usually by nasal swab. Special Report: How federal snafus slowed testing at a top U.S. hospital 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z Upon birth of the newborn’s head, an obstetrician will aspirate mucus from the mouth and nose before the newborn’s first breath. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z For more than a week, Fairweather says he was coughing up “thick, white mucus” and told the New York Post that his body “felt like it was falling apart.” New York City hospital worker who caught coronavirus returns to treat patients 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z Coronavirus is highly contagious and spread by droplets of saliva or mucus, making contact with others risky. Polyamory in a pandemic: who do you quarantine with when you're not monogamous? 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z The nurse extracted the swab — covered with a film of mucus, rich with the cells of the patient and a possible virus — and placed it into the accompanying test tube. Here's what coronavirus testing for a very sick patient looks like from swab to result 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z Some people will eventually start coughing up sputum - a thick mucus containing dead lung cells killed by the virus. What it does to the body 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z Examination reveals, however, that the plug of mucus blocking her cervix is intact and her cervix has not yet begun to dilate. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Coughs and sneezes produce little droplets of mucus and saliva. Everything you need to know about the coronavirus 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z The coronavirus is highly contagious, and spreads through droplets of mucus and saliva, leaving health workers – many of whom are caring for patients without the appropriate protective equipment – at risk. Retired health workers urged to return as US coronavirus cases set to spike 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z The film of mucus, once covering the tip of the swab and containing the patient’s cells, began to break apart. Here's what coronavirus testing for a very sick patient looks like from swab to result 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z There was no sign of either, but a CT scan found mild bronchiectasis, a chronic disease that causes lung scarring and repeated infections because of an inability to clear mucus. This woman’s wracking cough baffled a small army of specialists 2020-03-20T04:00:00Z IgA exists in two forms, a four-chain monomer in the blood and an eight-chain structure, or dimer, in exocrine gland secretions of the mucous membranes, including mucus, saliva, and tears. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z For diagnosing SARS-CoV-2, a PCR test starts with a nasopharyngeal swab, which looks like a long Q tip that draws mucus from the back of a patient’s nasal cavity where it meets the throat. The standard coronavirus test, if available, works well—but can new diagnostics help in this pandemic? 2020-03-22T04:00:00Z "And then ...by the time I got to the hotel, I was coughing up a green mucus and that immediately indicated that there was some type of respiratory infection, and I called the CDC then." Recovered Florida coronavirus patient urges young people to follow 'isolation protocols' 2020-03-21T04:00:00Z In the case of fish, this happens via flaking scales, mucus, and feces. Even with DNA detection, Asian carp continue to evade scientists 2020-03-15T04:00:00Z The same goes for a cough that brings up mucus that contains blood or that is thicker or darker than usual. How does coronavirus spread? How do you get it? 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z As airborne molecules are inhaled through the nose, they pass over the olfactory epithelial region and dissolve into the mucus. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z The test requires a person to inhale deeply, cough and spit up saliva and mucus into a sterile collection cup. Dr. Marc Siegel sounds alarm over lack of coronavirus test kits: 'We still don't have the testing' 2020-03-09T04:00:00Z Current tests mostly use nose and throat swabs because chest samples are only available if the patient coughs up mucus. Coronavirus breath test 'denied UK trial' 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z Instead, the virus is in the snot, and the infected mucus is probably what helps it spread from person to person, and hand to hand, according to a number of studies. A coronavirus danger: Touching your face. Here is how to stop doing it 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z When an infected person coughs or sneezes, they release droplets of saliva or mucus. How to protect yourself against coronavirus 2020-02-29T05:00:00Z These odorant molecules bind to proteins that keep them dissolved in the mucus and help transport them to the olfactory dendrites. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Because upside-down jellyfish can’t move, they release clouds of mucus that trap prey. You Didn’t Touch These Jellyfish, but They Can Sting You With Tiny Grenades 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z Spence said he didn’t know whether the DNA came from blood or from another bodily fluid such as mucus or saliva. Closing arguments expected in Iowa cold case murder trial 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z It was odd; he usually coughed up mucus, but sometimes, mixed in, were these funny filaments. He Had Trouble Breathing, and Inhalers Didn’t Help. What Was Going On? 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z In rare cases, doctors may also try to get mucus from hard-to-reach parts of the respiratory tract, which may involve intubation or spraying saline mist into the lungs, Kohl said. Coronavirus testing can be gross and uncomfortable 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z Fetal breathing movements involve muscle contractions that cause the inhalation of amniotic fluid and exhalation of the same fluid, with pulmonary surfactant and mucus. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z When the researchers put this mucus under a microscope, they found it was studded with “self-propelling, jelly-filled packages of stinging cells,” Dr. Ames said. You Didn’t Touch These Jellyfish, but They Can Sting You With Tiny Grenades 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z They are not simple throat swabs, but instead require mucus from hard-to-reach parts of the respiratory tract. Quarantined Cruise Passengers Have Many Questions. Japan Has Few Answers. 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z Within days, the coughing and mucus production stopped completely, and the patient was no longer short of breath. He Had Trouble Breathing, and Inhalers Didn’t Help. What Was Going On? 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z However, as the cancer is more advanced, patients do complain of back chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing up blood or in the mucus and hoarseness in their voice. Rush Limbaugh's cancer diagnosis: What to know about its types and risk factors 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z Interspersed among its epithelial cells are goblet cells, which secrete mucus and fluid into the lumen, and enteroendocrine cells, which secrete hormones into the interstitial spaces between cells. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Jellyfish are known to secrete mucus when stressed. Bionic jellyfish? Yes, and they are here to help 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z This species has been known to produce mucus when stressed, but the researchers say they monitored their subjects and found no sign of this response. Cyborg Jellyfish Could One Day Explore the Ocean 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z "It was awful. Her eyes were swollen, there was lots of mucus and she was coughing and wheezing," Mrs Sheppard said. Nut allergy girl's fear over adrenalin pen failure 2020-01-26T05:00:00Z Does the alien Sir Iain Duncan Smith eat his own mucus in public like our Earth Sir Iain, or does he just eat crisps? I’m seeing stars… but thanks to Elon Musk, not for much longer | Stewart Lee 2020-01-05T05:00:00Z Additionally, the mucus layer of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, reproductive tract, eyes, ears, and nose traps both microbes and debris, and facilitates their removal. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Although known as a lung disease, CF affects other parts of the body, including the sinuses, reproductive tract, pancreas and other digestive organs by producing sticky mucus that blocks them. All his life, his health was poor. It took more than 50 years to find out why. 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z It produces a thick mucus that often clogs the lungs and obstructs the pancreas, making it difficult to breathe, causing lung infections and preventing normal digestion. Why I choose to spend Christmas in a children’s hospital 2019-12-23T05:00:00Z Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus that spreads through saliva or mucus from the mouth, nose or throat of an infected person. Heath officials: mumps cases on the rise in Maricopa County 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z For most of his life, the debilitating disease clogged his lungs with mucus, making it hard to breathe. He had two double-lung transplants in two years. He made art to tell his story. 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z The mucosa is referred to as a mucous membrane, because mucus production is a characteristic feature of gut epithelium. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Pogoreutz and the other researchers looked at mucus samples between injured and uninjured sharks in the Seychelles Islands using DNA sequencing to find the “core skin microbiome” associated with the species. Shark wounds are kept 'infection free' thanks to this shocking discovery 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z He prescribed another week of antibiotics and an aerobika, a device that resembles an inhaler and is used to clear the airways of mucus. Her lungs seemed to be a mess. But the problem that nearly killed her lay elsewhere. 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z The good bacteria produce substances that create a slightly acidic environment, which stops any "bad" bacteria taking hold, as well as mucus which keeps everything lubricated. Five things everyone with a vagina should know 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z One piece called “Sounds Clear” shows mucus dripping from a set of lungs. He had two double-lung transplants in two years. He made art to tell his story. 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z CF is characterized by the chronic accumulation of a thick, tenacious mucus in the lungs and digestive tract. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Trikafta, produced by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., targets the defective protein responsible for the disease, which causes a build-up of thick mucus in the lungs and other organs. Cystic fibrosis patients, doctors celebrate FDA's 'life-changing' approval of new treatment 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z She said she told the pulmonologist that while wearing the therapeutic vest, she often coughed up watery fluid along with mucus. Her lungs seemed to be a mess. But the problem that nearly killed her lay elsewhere. 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z These tissues, which were once kept moist with mucus, can atrophy, and the resulting dryness can cause pain during sex because of a lack of lubrication. Five things everyone with a vagina should know 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z Thick mucus builds up in the body’s organs, damaging people’s lungs and digestive systems. Long-awaited cystic fibrosis drug could turn deadly disease into a manageable condition 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z In contrast, sublingual gland saliva has a lot of mucus with the least amount of amylase of all the salivary glands. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Kombucha and water kefir are considered “drinkable probiotic supplements” that may help clear the skin, promote digestion, clear mucus and protect the body against disease. Culinary folklorist preserves old fermenting tradition 2019-10-26T04:00:00Z Isabelle was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis - a genetic condition that causes sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system - at 15 months old. Response to girl's drug news video 'overwhelming' 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z Bessie Looney was found strapped in a wheelchair with a large wound leaking thick, green mucus. Louisiana high court upholds sentence in mom’s bedsore death 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z Patients wear vibrating vests to break up the mucus and spend hours each day coughing to keep their lungs clear. Long-awaited cystic fibrosis drug could turn deadly disease into a manageable condition 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z A study published Monday in Nature Microbiology demonstrates one of mucus’s unexpected beneficial properties: Mucus contains sugars that keep potentially harmful germs in check. Mucus contains powerful sugars that tame germs 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z It is spread through the air and by droplets of saliva or mucus from the mouth, nose or throat of an infected person, usually when the person coughs or sneezes. 6 cases of the mumps being investigated in Bernalillo County 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z Timing of ovulation using high tech devices does not appear to increase success when compared to the use of a menstrual calendar or monitoring cervical mucus that becomes clear and slippery just prior to ovulation. 7 myths about infertility 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z If he wasn’t suctioned every few hours, the mucus might clog the hole in his throat and cut off his oxygen supply. He'd been kept alive with tubes for nearly 17 years. Who is he, and is it possible he’s conscious? 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z Coating the surfaces of guts, eyes, mouth, nasal cavity and ears, mucus plays a range of important physiological roles — hydrating, cleaning, supporting good microbes and warding off foreign invaders. Mucus: The Body's Unsung Hero 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z The textbook model of mucus — a filter that traps and eliminates microbes — isn’t entirely accurate. Mucus contains powerful sugars that tame germs 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z They met one sick 2-year-old boy without a diaper who had wet his pants, his shirt smeared in mucus. Doctors, lawyers portray dire conditions for child migrants 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z And so, immediately from that population that we were trying to triage, they were filthy dirty, there was mucus on their shirts, the shirts were dirty. Inside a Texas Building Where the Government Is Holding Immigrant Children 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z Sometimes Garage opened and closed his mouth as though he wanted to speak, but the only sound that came out was a gurgle — the sound of mucus collecting in his chest. He'd been kept alive with tubes for nearly 17 years. Who is he, and is it possible he’s conscious? 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z The eye, for example, is covered with a thin film of not especially viscous mucus, sufficient to keep it hydrated. Mucus: The Body's Unsung Hero 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z “We added microbes into mucus and we saw they don’t get trapped at all,” Ribbeck said. Mucus contains powerful sugars that tame germs 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z When the lawyers saw the boy, he wasn’t wearing a diaper and had wet his pants, and his shirt was smeared in mucus. Lawyers: 250 children held in bad conditions at Texas border 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z Skimping on MACs encourages the types of bacteria that are able and eager to eat that mucus. Think carbs are the enemy? Your gut disagrees. 2019-06-19T04:00:00Z Suctioning was essential to Garage’s survival because he couldn’t clear the mucus from his throat like a healthy person. He'd been kept alive with tubes for nearly 17 years. Who is he, and is it possible he’s conscious? 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z In the colon, MUC2 forms two layers of mucus — a loose outer lining that houses bacteria and a densely packed inner barrier that keeps those microorganisms from penetrating the cells of the tissue underneath. Mucus: The Body's Unsung Hero 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z Inside a glob of mucus, bacteria swim freely, in a state the scientist describes as “planktonic.” Mucus contains powerful sugars that tame germs 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z “When they move around, the mucus they produce is a viscous liquid, but when it dries they become firmly stuck.” Reversible superglue proves strong enough to hold average man 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z Certain findings do suggest ongoing issues with the appendix — a thickening of the organ’s wall, for instance, or a cyst on the appendix that is filled with mucus. Perspective | What a ‘grumbling appendix’ can tell you 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z A nurse or nursing assistant would insert a narrow plastic tube into the hole in his throat and remove the mucus with a small vacuum. He'd been kept alive with tubes for nearly 17 years. Who is he, and is it possible he’s conscious? 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z Billings spent much of her time at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, receiving treatments to clear mucus from her lungs. Transplant recipient and Miss Vermont share long friendship 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z Microorganisms that live in the mucus of the digestive tract, for instance, help process food. Mucus contains powerful sugars that tame germs 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z M. abscessus and other bacteria often colonize the thick mucus that builds up in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that afflicts some 80,000 people worldwide. Viruses genetically engineered to kill bacteria rescue girl with antibiotic-resistant infection 2019-05-08T04:00:00Z According to Tech Times, the mucus actually protects the fish from harmful pathogens in their surroundings. Fish mucus shows promise as antibiotic, even against superbugs 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z For an animal covered in mucus and nicknamed the “snot otter,” the eastern hellbender salamander is awfully picky about where it will live. Pennsylvania Honors the Snot Otter. It’s Not Even the Strangest State Animal. 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z Measles is a highly contagious virus that lives in the nose and throat mucus of an infected person, according to the CDC. Measles cases investigated by L.A. County public health officials 2019-04-22T04:00:00Z |
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