In addition, the use of human embryos in this study has led to ... therapies that promote proper alveolar growth and improve lung function in neonates with this condition," they conclude.

The gas exchange system is made from key parts, each of which has a different function ... tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas is exchanged during breathing. Within the human lungs the alveoli ...

Lower rates of gas exchange in the lungs may contribute to impaired cognitive function ("brain fog") tied to long COVID, ...

"This is the first time that MRI has been used to jointly assess lung and brain function to investigate their relationship in long COVID," said the study's lead author Keegan Staab, B.S., graduate ...

The "brain fog" of long COVID might be due to impaired lung function following a person's infection, a new small-scale study says. Reduced gas exchange in the lungs -- oxygen coming in ...

The lungs are crucial for human health as they facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between ... Healthy lungs ensure efficient breathing, which supports overall energy levels, ...