A Better Mesh: Researchers 'Tighten' Body's Protective Coating
Thursday, February 5, 2009 - 12:35
in Physics & Chemistry
Fibers in the mucus coatings of the eyes, lungs, stomach or reproductive system naturally bundle together and allow the tiniest disease-causing bugs, allergens or pollutants to slip by. But researchers have discovered a way to chemically shrink the holes in the "netting" so that it will keep out more unwanted particles.