A gland in the snail’s foot secretes a mucus that creates slime trails, which help the snail glide across and stick to surfaces. The mucus also lubricates the snail and contains a special ...

This mucus cover protects them from water loss and predators and extreme weather. When the conditions become favorable once more, the snail awakens and returns to its usual activities. The largest ...

From snail mucus to salmon sperm and jelly masks – Korean skincare has been taking the internet by storm as beauty enthusiasts flock to purchase products fuelled by influencer hype and trending ...

Snail slime will soon be administered as a cough syrup as Kenyan scientists race against time to develop the medication. Scientists at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT ...