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Figure 3 - Schematic diagram of lung anatomy with cross-sections of bronchi, bronchioles alveolar ducts, and alveoli.
a: Gross anatomy of lung and thorax. b: Microscopic anatomy of bronchial wall. C: View of terminal airway and alveoli. d: Alveolar structure.
Key mechanism in human lung development identified
The new study has revealed a previously unknown aspect: the importance of this protein during human lung embryogenesis ...
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Scientists discover why lungs are so prone to developing cancer
Lung metastases are a devastating reality for over half of cancer patients whose tumors spread beyond their initial sites. These secondary lung tumors develop in part because of unique conditions ...
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Structure and function of the gas exchange system
Inhalation and exhalation is the same as breathing or ventilation and is a physical process which moves air into and out of your lungs. Respiration is not the same as breathing, and is a chemical ...
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Scientists grow human mini-lungs as animal alternative for nanomaterial safety testing
Grown in a dish from human stem cells, lung organoids are multicellular, three-dimensional structures that aim to recreate key features of human tissues such as cellular complexity and architecture.
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Singapore researchers to grow human-like lungs in the lab and advance lung health research
SINGAPORE: The Academic Respiratory Initiative for Pulmonary Health (TARIPH) Centre, led by Nanyang Technological ...