Scientists at UC Santa Cruz have completed the first end-to-end genome of the iconic Pacific banana slug, a species ...

Like all gastropods (slugs and snails) whose bodies are made of mostly water, banana slugs must stay moist to stay alive. To avoid dehydration, gastropods secrete a layer of mucus, or slime ...

Nothing spoils a scoop of creamy banana pudding like a few slimy brown bits of banana. Unfortunately, this may seem like an inevitability when using fresh bananas. But this doesn't have to be the ...

Excess moisture (i.e. condensation from storing banana bread that's not fully cooled) can lead to a slimy exterior and encourage the growth of mold on your banana bread. To avoid these issues ...