Specialized blood vessel cells found to actively drive lung fibrosis
Millions of people worldwide are affected by diseases that cause scarring of the lungs, often leading to breathing…
Using DNA sequencing for accurate identification of microbial infections in cystic fibrosis patients
Lung infections are a constant risk for people living with cystic fibrosis (CF), a life-threatening genetic disorder which…
Daily tomatoes lowered a key marker of liver fat in MASLD trial
A six-week tomato-rich diet outperformed a tomato-free diet on an important marker of hepatic steatosis, pointing to a…
Traditional Japanese medicine for obesity may help reduce age-related tissue fibrosis
A traditional Japanese medicine used for obesity may do more than support weight loss. Researchers at the University…
AI-powered blood test detects liver cancer across distinct populations
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center validated an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered blood test that accurately detected liver cancer…
Study reveals unexpected mechanism driving extreme antibiotic resistance
A patient with a severe infection is prescribed a potent antibiotic. Hopes for improvement are high, but just…
Study tests chronotype’s liver link and finds no significant association
A small Italian study tested whether an individual’s preferred daily schedule aligns with hidden liver changes, but found…
Discovery of lung protein offers hope for pulmonary fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is a deadly disease where scar tissue grows in the lungs, making breathing more difficult. Approximately 2,170 Australians are diagnosed annually with…
Monoclonal antibody shows promise for treating acute respiratory distress syndrome
Doctors have few options for patients who develop a life-threatening lung condition called acute respiratory distress syndrome, or…
Milken Institute and Ann Theodore Foundation fund early-career sarcoidosis research grants
The Milken Institute Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC), in partnership with the Ann Theodore Foundation…
Collagen exists as liquid droplets inside living cells, study reveals
Collagen, the protein that builds skin, bones, tendons and organs, exists inside cells as a liquid-like droplet rather…
Anti-aging herbal extract shows promise against chronic renal failure
Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Chronic renal failure (CRF) is a progressive disease characterized…