Researchers have shown that activation of the protein YAP, which helps tumours grow, differs between two- and three-dimensional culture models, pointing to more predictive systems for testing cancer ...

Scientists have discovered that a rare immune cell type in the lungs, called NAMs, plays a crucial role in surviving COVID-19 ...

That means patients experience less pain, recover faster, and are left with more lung tissue. It is especially the last benefit that is important, Van Huijstee said. “When cutting away a small tumor, ...

For such cases, Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS) offers a promising intervention by removing damaged lung tissue to improve respiratory mechanics. However, like any surgical procedure, LVRS comes ...

Why? In neurons as opposed to skin cells, an overabundance of alpha-synuclein seems to pull them out of the cell's nucleus into clusters forming in the cytoplasm surrounding the nucleus ...

Most lung nodules seen on X-rays or CT scans are not cancer. Although tests are often needed to confirm a nodule is noncancerous, they often stem from other causes such as: A biopsy—which is a ...

They support respiratory health and aid in repairing and protecting lung tissue naturally. Lying in certain positions enables gravity to drain mucus from various areas of the lungs. This natural ...

In one study 3, for instance, Lilley and her colleagues measured how the proteome of lung cancer ... normally present in the nucleus but can form toxic granules in the cytoplasm of neurons in ...

In the lung tissue image shown here ... such as cell membranes or boundaries between the nucleus and cytoplasm. “What I like about this technique is that you can see similar features as in ...

Nine out of 10 unvaccinated people exposed to an infected person will catch it, and once measles takes root, the virus can damage the lungs, kidneys and the brain. Unlike viruses that require ...

umcg.nl Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive, incurable lung disease characterised by abnormal tissue repair causing emphysema and small airways fibrosis. Since ...

Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada (C.S., K.J.R). Centre for Infection, Immunity ...