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Scientists build first breathing 'lung-on-chip' model using only one person's cells

For the first time, a breathing lung model has been made using cells from only one person. Announced on January 1, the ...
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First human 'lung-on-chip' model developed using stem cells from a single donor

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and AlveoliX have developed the first human 'lung-on-chip' model using stem cells ...

First breathing 'lung-on-chip' developed using genetically identical cells

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and AlveoliX have developed the first human lung-on-chip model using stem cells ...
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A 3D lung model raises the bar for research

Respiratory diseases are a challenging problem to treat. Inhalable medicines are a promising solution that depends on the ability to deliver tiny particles known as aerosols to the correct location in ...
University of Delaware

Pulmonary engineering

What organ has the surface area of a tennis court, expands and contracts 17,000 times every day, and contains passageways that range from centimeter-sized tubes to vessels that are narrower than the ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Shared Decision-Making for Lung Cancer Screening: More Straw for the Camel’s Back

This editorial describes the need for a system that helps primary care physicians prioritize shared decision-making for preventive services. Am J Manag Care. 2024;30 ...
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3D lung model raises the bar for research

University of Delaware Assistant Professor Catherine Fromen and current graduate student Dominic Hoffman work with an adaptable lung model that can replicate realistic breathing maneuvers and offer ...