Sugars serve a vital function in mucus
MIT postdoc Thomas Crouzier discovers a substitute that restores water absorption.
Faculty highlight: Katharina Ribbeck
Dissecting the inner workings of the mucus barrier could yield better drugs, prevent disease
New injectable gels toughen up after entering the body
These more durable gels could find applications in drug delivery and tissue engineering.
New technique predictably generates complex, wavy shapes
May help improve drug delivery and explain natural patterns from brain folds to bell peppers.