Mucus exposed to the air for easy access during experiments (IMAGE)

American Institute of Physics

Mucus exposed to the air for easy access during experiments

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This unique setup created a layer of mucus exposed to the air for easy access during experiments. The researchers used a magnetic wire and powerful magnets to study the properties of the mucus without disturbing it.

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Cai and Braunreuther et al.

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