Growing up on a farm can prevent asthma and allergies

Updated on: June 20,2025

Growing up on a farm can prevent asthma and allergies

Updated on:June 20,2025

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

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

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

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

Intensive training linked to heightened asthma risk in cross-country skiers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn intensive training schedule is linked to a heightened risk of non-allergic asthma in competitive cross-country skiers, finds research

Updated on: March 06,2024

Intensive training linked to heightened asthma risk in cross-country skiers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn intensive training schedule is linked to a heightened risk of non-allergic asthma in competitive cross-country skiers, finds research

Updated on:March 06,2024

Deep diving with elephant seals offers unique insights into human health

byUniversity of British ColumbiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainElite free divers can hold their breath for 10 minutes after years of rigorous, sometimes dangerous training. Northern elephant s

Updated on: August 31,2024

Deep diving with elephant seals offers unique insights into human health

byUniversity of British ColumbiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainElite free divers can hold their breath for 10 minutes after years of rigorous, sometimes dangerous training. Northern elephant s

Updated on:August 31,2024

AI Model for Estimating Pulmonary Function from Chest X-rays

Updated on: July 17,2024

AI Model for Estimating Pulmonary Function from Chest X-rays

Updated on:July 17,2024

Protein linked to airway obstruction in asthma provides a potential treatment target

byNational Jewish HealthITLN-1 is an IL-13-induced component of the airway epithelium. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48034-5Researchers at National Jewi

Updated on: November 22,2024

Protein linked to airway obstruction in asthma provides a potential treatment target

byNational Jewish HealthITLN-1 is an IL-13-induced component of the airway epithelium. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48034-5Researchers at National Jewi

Updated on:November 22,2024

Diabetes meds metformin and GLP-1s can also curb asthma, research finds

by Ernie MundellDrugs already taken by millions of diabetes patients appear to also help slash asthma attacks by up to 70%, new British research shows.The two drugs aremetformin, one of the most

Updated on: November 29,2024

Diabetes meds metformin and GLP-1s can also curb asthma, research finds

by Ernie MundellDrugs already taken by millions of diabetes patients appear to also help slash asthma attacks by up to 70%, new British research shows.The two drugs aremetformin, one of the most

Updated on:November 29,2024

Prime editing efficiently corrects cystic fibrosis mutation in human lung cells, study shows

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsCystic fibrosis is one of the most common genetic disorders, causing thick mucus build-up

Updated on: July 11,2024

Prime editing efficiently corrects cystic fibrosis mutation in human lung cells, study shows

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsCystic fibrosis is one of the most common genetic disorders, causing thick mucus build-up

Updated on:July 11,2024

Revolutionizing Respiratory Care: The Breakthrough RSV Vaccines

Updated on: October 01,2024

Revolutionizing Respiratory Care: The Breakthrough RSV Vaccines

Updated on:October 01,2024

Rethinking COPD diagnosis to improve accuracy and early detection

Updated on: June 16,2025

Rethinking COPD diagnosis to improve accuracy and early detection

Updated on:June 16,2025

Engineered CAR T cells repress signs and symptoms of allergic asthma in mice for a year

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCartoon illustrating the rationale behind 5TIF4 inhibition of type 2 inflammation. The IL-4 mutein (Gln116Asp/Tyr119Asp) binds to but does not initiate signaling of IL-4Rα

Updated on: May 30,2024

Engineered CAR T cells repress signs and symptoms of allergic asthma in mice for a year

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCartoon illustrating the rationale behind 5TIF4 inhibition of type 2 inflammation. The IL-4 mutein (Gln116Asp/Tyr119Asp) binds to but does not initiate signaling of IL-4Rα

Updated on:May 30,2024