Anti-parasite protein could put the brakes on emphysema

A discovery about how our immune system responds to parasitic worms could lead to new treatments for emphysema.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Dec. 6, 2018 ~2 min

mRNA antibody delivery could prevent RSV infection

A new way to deliver antibodies directly into the lungs could help ward off RSV, which is usually not a big deal, but can be dangerous for some children.

Kenna Simmons-Georgia Tech • futurity
Nov. 28, 2018 ~5 min


Drastic cuts in city air pollution could extend lifespan

If the Danish city of Copenhagen cut air pollution in a massive way, city residents could be living a year longer by 2040.

Mathias Traczyk-Copenhagen • futurity
Nov. 21, 2018 ~4 min

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