New scanning method reveals secrets of lung function
A new method of lung scanning can show the effects of treatment on lung function in real time and allow… Read More »New scanning method reveals secrets of lung function
Drug improves effectiveness of radiation for lung cancer that has spread to the brain
In new research, a team led by University of Cincinnati researchers has identified a potential new way to make radiation… Read More »Drug improves effectiveness of radiation for lung cancer that has spread to the brain
New macrophage population discovered that promotes lung repair after viral infections
Researchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have discovered a new population of macrophages, important innate immune cells that populate… Read More »New macrophage population discovered that promotes lung repair after viral infections
Mucus-based bioink could be used to print and grow lung tissue
Lung diseases kill millions of people worldwide each year. Treatment options are limited, and animal models to study these diseases… Read More »Mucus-based bioink could be used to print and grow lung tissue
Prime editing effectively corrects cystic fibrosis mutation in human lung cells
Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common genetic disorders and causes thick mucus buildup in the lungs and other… Read More »Prime editing effectively corrects cystic fibrosis mutation in human lung cells
Study reveals potential to reverse lung fibrosis using the body’s own healing technique
The most common type of pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the lungs) is idiopathic, meaning it has an unknown cause. Researchers… Read More »Study reveals potential to reverse lung fibrosis using the body’s own healing technique
Severe lung infection during COVID-19 can cause heart damage
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can damage the heart even without directly infecting heart tissue, according to a study… Read More »Severe lung infection during COVID-19 can cause heart damage
AI can now detect COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images
Artificial intelligence can detect COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images in much the same way that facial recognition software can detect… Read More »AI can now detect COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images
New insights into the role of the immune system in lung cancer risk
Recent advances in cancer research have highlighted the vital role of the immune system, particularly in the notable successes of… Read More »New insights into the role of the immune system in lung cancer risk
You’ll Never Believe What Scientists Discovered About Lung Diseases With This Mind-Blowing Atlas of Human Lung Cells!
Integrating Single-Cell Data to Create the Human Lung Cell Atlas The Human Lung Cell Atlas has been announced in the… Read More »You’ll Never Believe What Scientists Discovered About Lung Diseases With This Mind-Blowing Atlas of Human Lung Cells!