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Lungs
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Study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 hijacks lung cells to drive COVID-19 severity
In a recent study published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, researchers identified the cellular tropism and transcriptome…
Normothermic regional perfusion could increase the number of patients receiving lung transplants
Re-perfusing the lungs of an organ donor after the heart has irreversibly stopped beating with a technique called…
New murine model sheds light on anti-MDA5 antibody-positive dermatomyositis
Some diseases involve autoimmune reactions, when the body begins to attack its own cells and proteins. The biological…
Radon exposure associated with concerning rise in non-smoking lung cancer
Although lung cancer is traditionally thought of as a “smoker’s disease,” a surprising 15-20% of newly diagnosed lung…
Blocking polyphosphates could help treat chronic infections
Most disease-causing bacteria are known for their speed: In mere minutes, they can double their population, quickly making…
Deciphering cancer plasticity:Insights from MSK research
About 90% of deaths from cancer are a result of metastasis -; that is, from cancer’s ability to…
Blood-based DNA test spares bladder cancer patients from unnecessary treatments
Testing for tumor DNA in the blood can successfully identify advanced bladder cancer patients who will not relapse…
Eating soy products linked to lower cancer risk, study finds
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers discuss possible associations between the consumption of soy products and…
How was her baby’s air-ambulance ride not medically necessary?
Sara England was putting together Ghostbusters costumes for Halloween when she noticed her baby wasn’t doing well. Her…
Inflammatory responses fuel cardiovascular complications
In a recent study published in the journal Circulation, researchers investigate the inflammatory response to acute respiratory distress syndrome…