Effective treatment of many debilitating diseases without side effects could occur by delivering drugs more efficiently to underlying mucosal layers in a controlled manner. Impact of Mucosal ...

There are 3 layers of smooth muscle in the small intestine. One is circular and the other 2 run longitudinally. The wall of the small intestine is lined by mucosa, or mucous membrane and serosa ...

These miniature robots can enter the gastrointestinal tract through oral administration, achieving precise drug delivery and therapy. They can traverse mucosal layers and tissue barriers, directly ...

As pollution levels soar, the impact on children's health goes beyond physical illnesses, creeping into aspects of learning ...

According to Dr G C Khilnani, chairman of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at PSRI Hospital in Delhi, one should ...

Goblet cells secrete mucus, forming a protective layer that prevents harmful pathogens from reaching the inner gut tissues.

For example, if an infected person kisses someone, the virus can enter from the infected person's cold sore into the other ...

As temperatures dip, our likelihood of getting sick increases, especially with the putrid air in the North. With a bit of ...

Lucerne is becoming more commonplace in UK poultry systems because of the benefits the crop provides to the welfare and productivity of flocks. Lucerne ...

Researchers successfully tested the safety and preliminary efficacy of stem-cell-derived corneal implants, showing promise ...

A dog's wet nose isn't just adorable; it's also functional! By excreting a thin layer of mucous, dogs enhance their sense of ...

This approach mimics the properties of virus particles that are known to infect mucosal tissues efficiently. These results suggest that two factors are responsible for improving particle transport ...