Slime is all around and inside you – new research on its origins offers insight into genetic evolution
- Written by Omer Gokcumen, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, University at Buffalo
Slime plays an essential role in the lives of snails, hagfish and people alike.Adrienne Bresnahan/Moment via Getty ImagesSlime is everywhere. It shapes the consistency of your bodily fluids, from the saliva in your mouth to the goo that covers your organs. It protects you against pathogens, including coronavirus, while creating a home in your...
