Summary:
- This article discusses research conducted by a postdoctoral fellow at the University at Buffalo, who has received a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) fellowship to study the evolution of mucus.
- The research aims to understand how mucus, a sticky substance that lines various organs in the body, has evolved over time to serve different functions in different organisms.
- By studying the genetic and molecular mechanisms behind the evolution of mucus, the research could lead to new insights into the role of mucus in human health and the development of novel medical treatments.