Pulmonary diseases pose a major health problem worldwide with millions of affected individuals and dire economic impact.

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, a team of researchers investigated whether age-dependent changes in lung physiology make the elderly disproportionately susceptible to severe ...

Differences in lung physiology and immune function in children could be why they are more often spared from severe illness associated with COVID-19 than adults, according to pediatric and adult ...

The proximity of respiratory and GI tract has resulted in a complex set of morphologic and reflex adaptations that permit separation of respiratory and GI functions in the aerodigestive tract. For ...

Lung health has never been more of a priority for our world than it is right now. Even prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the incidence of life-threatening lung disease was consistently on the rise.

Human lungs on a dark background. 3D illustration. Vintage style. This story is part of a series exploring human anatomy and physiology complexities. Each story in this collection showcases ...

Marine mammals exhibit a suite of physiological adaptations that enable prolonged breath-holding and efficient underwater activity. Their respiratory systems are uniquely modified to withstand extreme ...

Ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP) provides a platform for testing therapies but faces challenges in standardizing drug evaluation. At AAPS PharmSci 360, Xuanzi Zhou says digital twins accurately predict ...

The team's findings are published in print this month in the American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology in a paper titled "Convergent and Divergent Immune Aberrations in COVID-19, ...

The Lung In Vitro Model Market has been experiencing significant growth, driven by advancements in biotechnology, increased research in respiratory diseases, and the demand for alternatives to animal ...

In a fast-paced world, staying focused and remembering small details can feel challenging. These ancient yoga poses offer ...