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In a newly published paper in Nature Communications, scientists profile the mucus of Cornu aspersum a snail species used in beauty product formulation and eaten as escargot and detail the composition of three unique types of secretions one that hydrates and protects its skin, another that works as a glue-like adhesive, and another that lubricates to allow the animal to move freely across surfaces.
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