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…
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…
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…
Pinecone-inspired conduit enables suture-free repair of nerve injuries
As the authors detail, PNI is a prevalent neurological condition that often causes permanent sensory and motor dysfunction,…
Gordon Wilson Flats demolition: Victoria University to spend $7.25m, work to take until 2027
In 2012, tenants were evicted after an engineer’s report deemed it unsafe in an earthquake or strong winds.…
Researchers identify cellular drivers of gut scarring in Crohn’s disease
As inflamed regions of the gut form scar tissue, the space within the gut lumen becomes smaller and…
Pigments extracted from the henna dye could be used to treat liver disease
Lawsonia inermis is best known for making henna, a versatile dye that is used to change the color…
Nanoparticles offer new hope for treating alcohol-related liver disease
Across the world, more than 1.5 billion people suffer from chronic liver disease. The U.S. Centers for Disease…
Coffee protects the liver by blocking inflammation and scarring, review finds
Scientists reveal how your daily cup of coffee may guard against liver disease, connecting population trends with the…