The phrase “catch of the day” might evoke thoughts of family-run fishing boats, quaint coastal towns and early morning markets. Add a couple of seagulls, a few fishmongers wearing yellow rubber ...

If you have ever caught a fish you may have noticed they are slimy, which can make them hard to hold for a photo. The slime is produced by the fish’s skin and has several purposes. One is to protect ...

LOS ANGELES - As antibiotics become more resistant to dangerous bacteria, researchers are looking into whether fish slime could provide a way to protect humans from those pathogens. The team, which ...

The growing threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is seeing scientists get more and more creative in their search for new drugs that might help us maintain the upper hand. Tobacco flowers, ...

As the very real threat of antibiotic resistance looms, scientists are reeling in a surprising new way to combat drug-resistant pathogens. Fish “slime” refers to the protective mucus that coats the ...