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Repression of endothelial TLR3 is a potential mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 infection-associated lung vascular remodeling

Researchers investigated whether endothelial TLR3 insufficiency contributes to lung vascular remodeling induced by SARS-CoV-2.

30 Jan 2023

Using systems biology research to alter the properties of carcinogenic cells in the lungs

KAIST (President Kwang Hyung Lee) announced on January 30th that a research team led by Professor Kwang-Hyun Cho from the Department of Bio and Brain Engineering succeeded in using systems biology research to change the properties of carcinogenic cells in the lungs and eliminate both drug resistance and their ability to proliferate out to other areas of the body.

29 Jan 2023

Serotonin can potentially accelerate degenerative mitral regurgitation, study says

Serotonin can impact the mitral valve of the heart and potentially accelerate a cardiac condition known as degenerative mitral regurgitation, according to a new study led by researchers at Columbia University's Department of Surgery in collaboration with the Pediatric Heart Valve Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Valley Hospital Heart Institute.

29 Jan 2023

Activated neutrophils can become potent cancer fighters

Elevated levels of immune cells, called neutrophils, in tumors have been associated with poor outcomes in people with cancer.

27 Jan 2023

E-cigarette aerosols can cause cellular and molecular changes in the lungs

New research published in The FASEB Journal indicates that e-cigarettes can cause cellular and molecular changes in the lungs.

25 Jan 2023

Public health experts draft recommendations to help prevent vaping product use-associated lung injury

Nearly four years ago, federal health officials reported on a frightening new epidemic linked to e-cigarette use that caused a life-threatening and potentially irreversible lung condition.

25 Jan 2023

AI-driven voice analysis shows promise as a screening tool for Parkinson’s disease

The diagnosis of Parkinson's disease has shaken many lives. More than 10 million people worldwide are living with it.

24 Jan 2023

Researchers identify a key host-cell player in COVID-19 infections

Researchers at University of California San Diego and UC Riverside have further elucidated the molecular pathway used by the SARS-CoV-2 virus to infect human lung cells, identifying a key host-cell player that may prove a new and enduring therapeutic target for treating COVID-19.

24 Jan 2023

Modulating the lipid composition to treat bronchial asthma

Bronchial asthma, a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that is reversible in certain cases, usually presents with cough, difficulty of breathing, and wheezing.

24 Jan 2023

Aston University scientists team up with Isterian Biotech to develop novel drugs to treat fibrotic diseases

Aston University scientists are working with start-up company, Isterian Biotech, part of Cambrian BioPharma, to develop novel drugs to treat fibrotic diseases such as lung disease.

23 Jan 2023

More high-risk patients with pulmonary embolism may benefit from surgical intervention

A new American Heart Association scientific statement suggests surgery be considered for more people with high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE).

23 Jan 2023

Study reviews mechanistic data on new methods of allergy prevention and treatment

In a recent article published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers reviewed the cause and the underlying pathophysiology of allergic diseases.

23 Jan 2023

Senolytics could be a beneficial therapeutic for COVID neuropathology

Researchers assess the effectiveness of multiple senolytic interventions in removing senescent cells in aged human brain organoids.

22 Jan 2023

First known epidemic of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in farmed mink

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) is a strain of the avian influenza virus that primarily affects birds, particularly poultry. HPAI A(H5N1) is a highly contagious and deadly virus that can cause severe illness and death in birds, including chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys.

22 Jan 2023

Metastatic Melanoma: key protein identified that aids the spread of skin cancer

In this interview, News-Medical spoke to Dr. Jeremy Carlton and Professor Victoria Sanz-Moreno about their latest research into the spread of skin cancer.

20 Jan 2023

Researchers create the first 'living medicine' to treat drug-resistant lung infections

Researchers have designed the first 'living medicine' to treat lung infections. The treatment targets Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a type of bacteria which is naturally resistant to many types of antibiotics and is a common source of infections in hospitals.

19 Jan 2023

Mapping Matters: new cellular atlas of endometriosis for better understanding of the disease

In this interview, News Medical spoke to Kate Lawrenson, Ph.D., about their latest research which detailed the molecular profile of endometriosis to help improve therapeutic options for the millions of women suffering from the disease.

19 Jan 2023

Immunological interactions between asthma, obesity, and the microbiota

This study summarizes the mechanisms associated with obesity-aggravated asthma.

18 Jan 2023

Novel peptide suppresses the damaging lung inflammation seen in ARDS

A novel peptide designed by University of California, Irvine researchers has been found to suppress the damaging lung inflammation seen in acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS.

17 Jan 2023

New Pyk2-derived peptide inhibits breast cancer metastasis

An estimated ninety percent of deaths from breast cancer are due to complications resulting from metastasis, a process in which cancer cells break away from where they first formed, travel through the blood or lymph circulatory system, and form new, metastatic tumors in other parts of the body.

17 Jan 2023

Lungs News and Research

Repression of endothelial TLR3 is a potential mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 infection-associated lung vascular remodeling

Using systems biology research to alter the properties of carcinogenic cells in the lungs

Serotonin can potentially accelerate degenerative mitral regurgitation, study says

Activated neutrophils can become potent cancer fighters

E-cigarette aerosols can cause cellular and molecular changes in the lungs

Public health experts draft recommendations to help prevent vaping product use-associated lung injury

AI-driven voice analysis shows promise as a screening tool for Parkinson’s disease

Researchers identify a key host-cell player in COVID-19 infections

Modulating the lipid composition to treat bronchial asthma

Aston University scientists team up with Isterian Biotech to develop novel drugs to treat fibrotic diseases

More high-risk patients with pulmonary embolism may benefit from surgical intervention

Study reviews mechanistic data on new methods of allergy prevention and treatment

Senolytics could be a beneficial therapeutic for COVID neuropathology

First known epidemic of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in farmed mink

Metastatic Melanoma: key protein identified that aids the spread of skin cancer

Researchers create the first 'living medicine' to treat drug-resistant lung infections

Mapping Matters: new cellular atlas of endometriosis for better understanding of the disease

Immunological interactions between asthma, obesity, and the microbiota

Novel peptide suppresses the damaging lung inflammation seen in ARDS

New Pyk2-derived peptide inhibits breast cancer metastasis

The ultimate guide to lung research tools and protocols eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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