Lung proteins can aid or hamper SARS-CoV-2 infections

New research is "a step forward in understanding viral infection pathways and paves the way for research toward better treatments in the future."

UC Berkeley • futurity
Aug. 2, 2022 ~9 min

3 systems develop together for baby’s respiratory health

The co-development of three systems—the gut microbiome, respiratory system, and immune system—is correlated with a baby's respiratory health, research shows.

Correna Dolce-U. Rochester • futurity
June 17, 2022 ~6 min


Survey: Many young people don’t know what they’re vaping

Many Americans are vaping substances never meant to be inhaled, including tea, caffeine, and essential oils, a new survey shows.

Erin Digitale-Stanford • futurity
June 1, 2022 ~8 min

2-drug combo reduces risk of an asthma attack

Combining two drugs dramatically reduces the chances of suffering an asthma attack, a new study shows.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
May 17, 2022 ~6 min

COVID patients with pneumonia face higher dementia risk

The pneumonia some COVID-19 patients develop could set them up for a higher risk of dementia, particularly for older patients, researchers report.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
April 21, 2022 ~4 min

2 strains of tuberculosis attack lungs in totally different ways

A new study could clarify why tuberculosis treatments work in some patients but not others and potentially lead to better ways to fight TB.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
April 15, 2022 ~5 min

Circulating tumor cells shed light on lung cancer’s return

Non-small cell lung cancer is the leading cause of American cancer deaths. New research with mice may help predict its spread and recurrence.

Eric Maze-Missouri • futurity
April 14, 2022 ~4 min

How boa constrictors swallow stuff whole and don’t suffocate

To squeeze a creature to death and swallow it whole, boa constrictors have evolved to breathe with different sections of their rib cage.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
April 4, 2022 ~8 min


Nanoparticles deliver gene to treat rare lung disease

Tuning the same delivery method used in the two mRNA COVID-19 vaccines could work to reduce cysts from a rare lung disease called lymphangioleiomyomatosis.

Mike Silver-Tufts • futurity
March 10, 2022 ~7 min

Team solves medical mystery of child’s fatal lung disease

Reseachers have solved the medical mystery of why a seemingly healthy 2-year-old succcumbed to a rare, undiagnosed lung disease.

Julia Evangelou Strait-WUSTL • futurity
Feb. 4, 2022 ~8 min

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