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Inhibition of p21 may be a Promising Strategy for Limiting Age-Related Inflammatory Disorders

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 7, entitled, "p21 facilitates chronic lung inflammation via epithelial and endothelial cells."

18 Apr 2023

New nanoparticles can deliver mRNA encoding CRISPR/Cas9 components to the lungs

Engineers at MIT and the University of Massachusetts Medical School have designed a new type of nanoparticle that can be administered to the lungs, where it can deliver messenger RNA encoding useful proteins.

31 Mar 2023

New nanoparticles can perform gene editing in the lungs, paving the way for inhalable therapies

Nanoparticles can be used to deliver messenger RNA encoding proteins to the lungs, results of a new study carried out at MIT and the University of Massachusetts Medical School show.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 30 Mar 2023

Study illuminates how lung cells protect themselves against RNA viral infection

A new University of California, Irvine-led study uncovers how a protein, APOBEC3B, could protect cells against many different types of RNA viruses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), SARS-CoV2, influenza virus, poliovirus and measles, helping to prevent disease.

23 Feb 2023

Research supports the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccination in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy

Research findings published in Frontiers in Immunology show that cancer immunotherapy does not interfere with COVID-19 immunity in previously vaccinated patients.

1 Feb 2023

Role of adolescent lifestyle in biological aging

According to findings published in eLife, genetics may contribute to the explanation of the connection between unhealthy lifestyles and increased biological aging in young adults.

10 Nov 2022

Quantifying microanatomical tissue structures without human intervention

Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have created a computational method for mapping the architecture of human tissues in extraordinary detail. Their method guarantees to expedite research on organ-scale cellular interactions and could lead to strong new diagnostic strategies for a variety of disorders.

1 Nov 2022

Novel model system to identify new treatments for CF patients who continue to struggle without therapies

A mutation in the CFTR gene results in cystic fibrosis (CF). Despite the fact that there are many hundreds of identified mutations, not all of them can now be treated, leaving a sizable portion of CF patients without access to targeted medicines.

3 Aug 2022

Study reveals genetic architecture of COVID-19 risk factors and disease complications

According to a recent study of information from the Veterans Affairs Million Veteran Program, there are genetic correlations between COVID-19 severity and specific medical disorders that are established risk factors for severe COVID-19.

3 May 2022

Scientists determine drug-resistant mold that infects human lungs

According to a recent study conducted by Imperial College London, drug-resistant mold is disseminated from the environment and affects the lungs of those who are susceptible.

29 Apr 2022

Study shows how potential target helps to treat lung disease induced by air pollution

According to research published in eLife, scientists have discovered a mechanism that explains how small air pollution particles may cause lung cancer.

25 Apr 2022

Scientists discover a special cell in salivary glands that is likely crucial for oral health

Scientists at Scripps Research and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research have discovered a special type of cell that resides in salivary glands and is likely crucial for oral health.

13 Apr 2022

Researchers identify changes in gene expression and cellular interactions in COPD lung cells

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Yale University and other institutions have identified previously unrecognized changes in gene expression and cellular interactions in distinct cell populations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

28 Jan 2022

Lung Disease News and Research

Inhibition of p21 may be a Promising Strategy for Limiting Age-Related Inflammatory Disorders

New nanoparticles can deliver mRNA encoding CRISPR/Cas9 components to the lungs

New nanoparticles can perform gene editing in the lungs, paving the way for inhalable therapies

Study illuminates how lung cells protect themselves against RNA viral infection

Research supports the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccination in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy

Role of adolescent lifestyle in biological aging

Quantifying microanatomical tissue structures without human intervention

Novel model system to identify new treatments for CF patients who continue to struggle without therapies

Study reveals genetic architecture of COVID-19 risk factors and disease complications

Scientists determine drug-resistant mold that infects human lungs

Study shows how potential target helps to treat lung disease induced by air pollution

Scientists discover a special cell in salivary glands that is likely crucial for oral health

Researchers identify changes in gene expression and cellular interactions in COPD lung cells

Research sheds new insights into development of lung macrophages in humans

Study finds higher levels of air pollutants in regions near oil and gas wells

Premature aging of the tracheobronchial stem cells could contribute to chronic lung disease

Newly developed premature cells can support early heart development

Specific subset of fibroblast cells could provide protection from debilitating lung disease

Cells damaged by chronic lung disease favor SARS-CoV-2 entry

Universal stem cells exhibit the potential for more cost-effective cell therapy

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