Boosting telomerase activity slows lung cell aging in pulmonary fibrosis study

Pulmonary fibrosis—also known in technical terms as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)—is a rare but life-threatening ...
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Discovery Labs Aerosurf(R) Improves Lung Function and Reduces Inflammation in a Dose-Dependent Fashion in Established Non-Clinical Model of Preterm Respiratory Distress Syndrome

WARRINGTON, Pa., Dec. 7, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discovery Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq:DSCO), today announced that new Aerosurf ® data in a study employing the well-established preterm lamb model of ...
Science Daily

New cell type in human lung has regenerative properties

A new type of cell that resides deep within human lungs and may play a key role in human lung diseases has been discovered. A new type of cell that resides deep within human lungs and may play a key ...
Live Science

New part of the body found hiding in the lungs

The newfound cells help to maintain a healthy respiratory system. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Scientists have discovered a ...
Medical Xpress

Genetically modified pig lung functions in human body for 9 days

A genetically modified pig lung remained viable and functional over a period of 9 days after being transplanted into a human recipient who had been declared brain dead, according to research published ...