New micro physiological system emulates different regions of the human lung
Coronavirus
Kyoto University Jul 16 2025 Respiratory infections such as COVID-19 have been responsible for numerous pandemics and have placed a substantial burden on healthcare systems. Such viruses can cause significant damage to our lungs, especially to the proximal region , or airway, and distal region , also known as the alveoli . The responses of different lung regions to such infections are varying and complex, so accurately replicating them using traditional models, such as animals and simple in
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