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CRISPR unlocks a new way to defeat resistant lung cancer

Researchers at ChristianaCare's Gene Editing Institute have demonstrated that turning off the NRF2 gene with CRISPR technology can make lung…

3 months ago

Breakthrough lung cancer treatment supercharges immune cells with mitochondria

While chemotherapy remains a cornerstone of lung cancer treatment, it often weakens the immune system it relies on for long-term…

7 months ago

This AI tracks lung tumors as you breathe — and it might save lives

In radiation therapy, precision can save lives. Oncologists must carefully map the size and location of a tumor before delivering…

8 months ago

Microscopic heist: How lung bacteria forge weapons to steal iron and survive

Bacteria of the genus Pandoraea have not been studied much to date. Their name is reminiscent of Pandora's box from…

8 months ago

New scan method unveils lung function secrets

A new method of scanning lungs is able to show the effects of treatment on lung function in real time…

1 year ago

Long COVID brain fog linked to lung function

In patients with long COVID, lower pulmonary gas exchange may be associated with impaired cognitive function, according to a study…

1 year ago

Drug improves effectiveness of radiation for lung cancer that has spread to the brain

In new research, a team led by University of Cincinnati researchers has identified a potential new way to make radiation…

1 year ago

Discovery of a new population of macrophages promoting lung repair after viral infections

Researchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have discovered a new population of macrophages, important innate immune cells that populate…

2 years ago

Study reveals potential to reverse lung fibrosis using the body’s own healing technique

he most common type of lung fibrosis -- scarring of the lungs -- is idiopathic, meaning of unknown cause. Researchers…

2 years ago

Severe lung infection during COVID-19 can cause damage to the heart

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can damage the heart even without directly infecting the heart tissue, a National Institutes…

2 years ago