The Long Trail of Mucus
We Have Concerns - A podcast by Jeff Cannata/Anthony Carboni - Mondays
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From the slime coating slugs to the saliva in our mouths, many slippery bodily fluids contain mucus. So how did this biological feature evolve? A new study sheds light on a very unexpected origin for mucins in mammals. Jeff and Anthony slide right into the topic, and are surprised how sticky the topic can be.
