Viruses in the gut protect from infection

“Mucus is everywhere,” says microbiologist Jeremy Barr. Almost every animal uses it to make a barrier that protects tissues that are exposed to the environment, such as the gut or lungs. Now, Barr and a team of researchers have discovered that mucus is also the key to an ancient partnership between animals and viruses. Viruses […]
Source: Biosingularity - Category: Research Authors: Tags: Biotechnology Source Type: blogs