The fibroblasts were directly converted into iPULs (induced pulmonary epithelial-like cells)—functionally akin to native AT2 ...

Researchers in Japan have successfully generated lung cells similar to alveolar epithelial type 2 (AT2) cells from mouse embryonic fibroblasts without using stem cell technology. The AT2-like cells ...

A major UK-led clinical trial has found that a treatment commonly used to help premature babies breathe offers no benefit for ...

Study: The lung employs an intrinsic surfactant-mediated inflammatory response for viral defense. Image Credit: Golden Dayz/Shutterstock *Important notice: bioRxiv publishes preliminary scientific ...

In an elegant fusion of art and science, researchers at Rice University have achieved a major milestone in nanomaterials ...

A mum is "forever grateful" to have taken part in a new study focused on treating premature babies who need help breathing.

In 2020, a new surfactant won the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the 20th Green and Sustainable Chemistry Awards event hosted by the Japan Association for Chemical Innovation.

Now scientists have shown they can boost both hydrogen and biodiesel production from waste by adding a biodegradable surfactant (ACS ES&T Engg. 2023, DOI: 10.1021/acsestengg.2c00372).

Researchers have developed a surfactant spray that safely and effectively kills mosquitoes without using insecticides. The spray could be used to protect people from the spread of mosquito-borne ...

New perspective proposes that skin microbiota disruption and bathing habits may play a primary role in atopic dermatitis, ...