Innovative scanning technique enables better lung function monitoring
A new method of scanning lungs is able to show the effects of treatment on lung function in real time ...
Tag: Lungs
Aging of lung stem cells drives iron deficiency and reduces capacity for tumor formation
Researchers reveal how aging induces iron insufficiency, reducing stem cell function and tumor growth while enhancing ferroptosis resistance Study: Ageing ...
Aging reduces cancer risk by limiting cell regeneration
When it comes to cancer, aging is a double-edged sword, researchers are increasingly learning. Age is considered the most important risk ...
Investigating the relationship between COPD and liver disease in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Background and aims Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the misfolding and accumulation of the mutant ...
New study reveals declining nutrient intake among U.S. women of reproductive age
Groundbreaking study reveals how chromatin and DNA methylation changes during brain development contribute to the risk of neuropsychiatric disorders like ...
COVID-19 reduces male fertility by affecting semen quality and hormone levels
The effects of SARS-CoV-2 on sperm health and hormone balance could have significant implications for long-term reproductive well-being. Study: SARS-CoV-2 ...
Benefits of less intensive stem cell transplants for sickle cell disease
So-called low-intensity blood stem cell transplants, which use milder conditioning agents than standard stem cell transplants, do not appear to ...
SARS-CoV-2 evolves differently in the brain, revealing critical insights into viral tropism
Study: Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in the murine central nervous system drives viral diversification. Image Credit: Stock_Good / Shutterstock.com Multiple sequelae of ...
UC Davis Health experts urge wildfire preparedness action plans to support patients with respiratory diseases
A multidisciplinary team of UC Davis Health experts are calling on health systems to create wildfire preparedness action plans to ...
Climate-driven wildfire pollutants compromise air quality in Northeast U.S.
Climate-driven wildfire events are rapidly transferring harmful particulate matter containing toxic chemicals over long distances, compromising air quality in the ...
