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Liquid assets: How mucus, tears and saliva protect us from infection – in C&EN

Preview image for infographic on mucus, tears and saliva.
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Snot, tears, and spit might sound unpleasant, but all three are an important part of our immune systems. In the latest edition of Periodic Graphics in Chemical and Engineering News, we compare them and look at their components’ role in protecting us from infections. View the full graphic on the C&EN site.

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