“Magic Cocktail” Generates Lung’s Most Critical Immune Cell in the Lab
The development of a new cell culture model for human alveolar macrophages is set to propel research into respiratory illnesses. This innovation will aid in…
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Groundbreaking Study Reveals That Plants Can Remove Cancer-Causing Toxins From Air
A new study reveals that plants can efficiently remove toxic gasoline fumes from indoor air. A groundbreaking study has uncovered that plants possess the ability…
The Breath of Life: How Omega-3 Fatty Acids Promote Lung Health
Omega-3 fatty acids, prevalent in fish and fish oil, show promise for maintaining lung health, according to a comprehensive study supported by the National Institutes…
Omicron Mutation: How the Omicron Subvariant Evolved To Breach Lung Defenses
Future SARS-CoV-2 variants may also regain the ability to infect the lower respiratory tract. Omicron-derived virus variants currently account for the majority of SARS-CoV-2 infections…
Sugar vs. Fat: Unraveling the Metabolic Mysteries of MAIT Cells
Scientists at the LJI have discovered that MAIT cells’ metabolism can be adjusted to combat various pathogens, potentially leading to innovative therapeutic strategies. An unconventional…
Lab-Grown Mini Lungs: Accelerating Respiratory Disease Research
Scientists have developed a cell culture technology that creates “cloned” miniature human lungs on microchips from stem cells, offering a new method for studying lung…
New Research Reveals Why You Shouldn’t Use Mint Vapes
In a study recently published in the journal Respiratory Research, University of Pittsburgh researchers found that mint-flavored e-cigarette liquids generate more toxic vapor particles, leading…
“Cytokine Storm” Debunked: Machine Learning Exposes the True Killer of COVID-19 Patients
Machine learning finds no evidence of cytokine storm in critically ill patients with COVID-19. No evidence of cytokine storm in critically ill patients with COVID-19…
Revolutionizing Lung Transplantation: Donor Lungs Can Live Up to 4x Longer With New Storage Method
A shift in the approach to preserving lungs for transplantation could result in a higher number of available donor organs and revolutionize the field globally….
New Study: Brazilian Cachaça Yeast Can Prevent Asthma
Brazilian scientists carried out preclinical trials on mice to determine the optimal dose and method of administration. The findings indicate that high daily doses of…
Long COVID Pain: Increased Rates of Chest Pain Up to a Year After Infection
Even patients with mild COVID-19 infections can suffer from health complications for months, even years, post-infection. Nearly 19% of U.S. adults who had previously tested…
Study Reveals Shocking Impact of Early-Life Factors on Lung Health
New insights into the importance of early-life factors on lung health have been unveiled in the most comprehensive study of its kind. In the most…
New Harmful Effects of Vaping: Study Finds Lung Inflammation Worse in E-Cigarette Users Than Smokers
A recent study, published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, has found that individuals who use electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, experience greater lung inflammation compared…
Unlocking the Mystery of Asthma: Study Identifies a Long-Term Treatment Target
Research has uncovered the mechanism by which the inflammatory protein “LIGHT” causes airway remodeling and chronic respiratory issues. Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology…
Scientists Discover Protein in the Lungs That Blocks COVID-19 Infection – “Natural Protective Barrier”
The protein receptor found in the lungs sticks to the virus and pulls it away from the target cells. University of Sydney scientists have discovered…
New Research Reveals How E-Cigarettes Affect the Lungs
New research published in The FASEB Journal indicates that e-cigarettes can cause cellular and molecular changes in the lungs. Specifically, prolonged inhalation of e-cigarette aerosols by…
Researchers Uncover New Negative Effects of Vaping
A preclinical study recently published by researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry suggests that vaping may…
Doctors Warn of Relatively Little Known Hazard Linked To Open Water Swimming
Older age, swimming long distances, cold water, and female sex are among the risk factors. Often occurs in those who are otherwise fit and healthy,…