The UCLA advance opens the door to growing other vascularized organ models, including intestines and colons, providing ...

Researchers in Japan have successfully generated lung cells similar to alveolar epithelial type 2 (AT2) cells from mouse ...

In a major positive step for global respiratory health, Member States at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), held May 19–27 ...

Most people associate smoking and vaping with lung damage, but did you know it’s also very bad for your circulatory system? In fact, smoking is so bad for your circulatory system, some surgeons will ...

A basic review of the anatomy, physiology and personal protective equipment related to the respiratory system.

The heart is the body's hardest-working muscle. Whether you're awake or asleep, or exercising or resting, your heart is ...

Key technological advances have increased the number of patients receiving hearts from donation after circulatory death (DCD) ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that affects numerous systems of the body. It is a complicated ...

Watch as the model comes to life, offering a clearer and more engaging way to study the respiratory system. This creative project is not only informative but also fun, making it the ideal science ...

Background. The measurement of gaseous compounds in exhaled breath, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), may provide a noninvasive technique for assessing lung pathology, some of which are ...

We analyze by simulation a fully-3-D, low-dose imaging system aiming at assisting external-beam radiotherapy, either for on-board patient imaging, or for real-time radiotherapy monitoring. The system ...