Several 5-HT4 receptor (5-HT4R) agonists are approved for treating chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) by stimulating ...

In the human body, the gastrointestinal (GI) tract acts as a vital barrier. It blocks harmful substances and protects organs ...

New research from the University of Cincinnati demonstrates how specially engineered bacteria taken orally can operate as a ...

After menopause, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be more frequent, yet most Canadian women (82% in a recent survey) don't ...

A team of Ohio State researchers engineered a new antibody that could revolutionize influenza prevention through a nasal ...

The criminality of the “forever COVID” policy is highlighted by the fact that virtually no funding is allocated to the development of next-generation mucosal vaccines, improved treatments ...

New research suggests that early impairment in mucosal IgA immunity may contribute to the later development of bronchiolitis ...

Bats are known as natural hosts for highly pathogenic viruses such as MERS- and SARS-related coronaviruses, as well as the Marburg and Nipah viruses. In contrast to the severe and often fatal disease ...

Skin and mucosal delivery is a rapidly evolving field aiming to provide safer and patient-friendly alternatives to conventional treatment options, but also ...

In a recent study published in Science Advances, researchers evaluated the impact of mucosal versus intramuscular vaccine immunization on airborne infection and transmission of severe acute ...