Saarland University

Blood is thicker than water—and blood plasma is, too (w/ Video)

(Medical Xpress)—The results are significant because they can help to improve our understanding of medical conditions, such as thrombosis, aneurysms and arteriosclerosis. The research team is publishing ...

Medical research created Feb 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Lung mucus gel scaffold prevents nanoparticles from getting through

Mucus coats our airways' internal surfaces. The viscous gel humidifies the lungs and prevents viruses and other small particles like diesel soot from entering the body unchecked. Previously unclear was the ...

Medical research created Oct 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast