Cadmium and particulate matter toxicity in a bronchial epithelial cell model

by PNAS NexusHigh resolution microscopy images of cells from the (A) Control, (B) Urban 125μg/mL, or (C) Urban 500μg/mL exposure conditions captured using a 60x objective. Actin (red), nuclei (blue),

Updated on: March 30,2024 4

Cadmium and particulate matter toxicity in a bronchial epithelial cell model

by PNAS NexusHigh resolution microscopy images of cells from the (A) Control, (B) Urban 125μg/mL, or (C) Urban 500μg/mL exposure conditions captured using a 60x objective. Actin (red), nuclei (blue),

Updated on:March 30,2024 4

Potential biomarker found for lung disease in scleroderma patients

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered a protein that may predict disease severity for a lung condition that often proves fatal to patients with scleroderma

Updated on: March 28,2024 13

Potential biomarker found for lung disease in scleroderma patients

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered a protein that may predict disease severity for a lung condition that often proves fatal to patients with scleroderma

Updated on:March 28,2024 13

Researchers make breakthrough in fighting a leading cause of fungal pneumonia

by Keith Brannon,Tulane UniversityTulane scientists have made crucial advancements in developing a model to study a fungus that causes Pneumocystis pneumonia in immunosuppressed patients and chi

Updated on: March 28,2024 2

Researchers make breakthrough in fighting a leading cause of fungal pneumonia

by Keith Brannon,Tulane UniversityTulane scientists have made crucial advancements in developing a model to study a fungus that causes Pneumocystis pneumonia in immunosuppressed patients and chi

Updated on:March 28,2024 2

Study identifies molecule that could improve asthma treatments

JANUARY 29, 2024by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiLoss of IL31RA has no effect on house dust mite (HDM)-induced airway inflammation and goblet cell hyperplasia. Credit:Nature Communi

Updated on: March 28,2024 8

Study identifies molecule that could improve asthma treatments

JANUARY 29, 2024by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiLoss of IL31RA has no effect on house dust mite (HDM)-induced airway inflammation and goblet cell hyperplasia. Credit:Nature Communi

Updated on:March 28,2024 8

Researchers identify protein sensor that plays a role in lung fibrosis

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeIn normal human lung tissue (left), the SEL1L protein (tagged green) is prominent. The fibrotic lung tissue (right) is characterized by excess collagen (tagged red

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Researchers identify protein sensor that plays a role in lung fibrosis

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeIn normal human lung tissue (left), the SEL1L protein (tagged green) is prominent. The fibrotic lung tissue (right) is characterized by excess collagen (tagged red

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Pulmonary rehabilitation is difficult for millions of Americans to access, says new study

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPulmonary rehabilitation, an essential component of care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, is difficult for mi

Updated on: March 27,2024 18

Pulmonary rehabilitation is difficult for millions of Americans to access, says new study

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPulmonary rehabilitation, an essential component of care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, is difficult for mi

Updated on:March 27,2024 18

AI can now detect COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images

by Roberto Molar Candanosa,Johns Hopkins UniversityIn vivo and simulated examples. In vivo and simulated examples of (a) A-line, (b) B-line, and (c) consolidation features. Credit:Communic

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

AI can now detect COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images

by Roberto Molar Candanosa,Johns Hopkins UniversityIn vivo and simulated examples. In vivo and simulated examples of (a) A-line, (b) B-line, and (c) consolidation features. Credit:Communic

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Advancing the generation of in-vivo chimeric lungs in mice using rat-derived stem cells

JANUARY 5, 2024byNara Institute of Science and TechnologyA rat embryonic stem cells derived lung generated within a mouse body stained with epithelial cells (labeled with E-cadherin, shown in gr

Updated on: March 25,2024 12

Advancing the generation of in-vivo chimeric lungs in mice using rat-derived stem cells

JANUARY 5, 2024byNara Institute of Science and TechnologyA rat embryonic stem cells derived lung generated within a mouse body stained with epithelial cells (labeled with E-cadherin, shown in gr

Updated on:March 25,2024 12

Controlling inflammation to conquer lung infection

JANUARY 16, 2024byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchLAT8881 and LAT9997 improve resistance to influenza A virus infection in vivo. A, Schematic of human growth hormone structure (orange; http:

Updated on: March 25,2024 6

Controlling inflammation to conquer lung infection

JANUARY 16, 2024byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchLAT8881 and LAT9997 improve resistance to influenza A virus infection in vivo. A, Schematic of human growth hormone structure (orange; http:

Updated on:March 25,2024 6

Asthma inhaler switch in 2024 could leave some patients scrambling

by Carole Tanzer MillerA popular asthma inhaler is being discontinued Jan. 1, fueling concerns that patients may have trouble getting insurance coverage for alternatives.GSK, maker of the branded inha

Updated on: March 22,2024 20

Asthma inhaler switch in 2024 could leave some patients scrambling

by Carole Tanzer MillerA popular asthma inhaler is being discontinued Jan. 1, fueling concerns that patients may have trouble getting insurance coverage for alternatives.GSK, maker of the branded inha

Updated on:March 22,2024 20

Experts explain why rates of RSV are surging this year

by Chrissie Jones and Saul Faust,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageRespiratory syncytial virus(RSV) is a very common virus, typically causing infection in children during the

Updated on: March 21,2024 20

Experts explain why rates of RSV are surging this year

by Chrissie Jones and Saul Faust,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageRespiratory syncytial virus(RSV) is a very common virus, typically causing infection in children during the

Updated on:March 21,2024 20

Study shows important role gut microbes play in airway health in persons with cystic fibrosis

by The Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthCredit: CC0 Public DomainFindings from anew studyconducted by a team of researchers at Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine and publi

Updated on: March 20,2024 19

Study shows important role gut microbes play in airway health in persons with cystic fibrosis

by The Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthCredit: CC0 Public DomainFindings from anew studyconducted by a team of researchers at Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine and publi

Updated on:March 20,2024 19