Research at the British Lung FoundationHarnessing stem cells to model lung diseaseThe unique ability of stem cells to transform into any type of cell can help us find out what happens in the early stages of lung disease.Jan 28, 2020Jan 28, 2020
Research at the British Lung FoundationWinning the tumour survival warSome types of lung cancer can be starved of nutrients, but what happens when the tumours fight back?Jan 21, 2020Jan 21, 2020
Research at the British Lung FoundationUnderstanding the early stages of smoking-related lung diseaseSmoking is the primary risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) but we still know little about why some smokers will…Nov 20, 2019Nov 20, 2019
Research at the British Lung FoundationFeigning pregnancy to avoid the immune systemYour immune system is highly trained to defend you from infection. What happens when it is deceived by disease?Sep 30, 2019Sep 30, 2019
Research at the British Lung FoundationFinding the holy grail of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis researchReversing the scarring that occurs in the lungs would revolutionise treatment for this condition.Sep 29, 2019Sep 29, 2019
Research at the British Lung FoundationIron is good for your breathingWe’ve all heard of an iron lung, but it turns out that iron receptors may provide essential protection from incurable lung disease.Sep 16, 2019Sep 16, 2019
Research at the British Lung FoundationStatins could protect older people from pneumoniaStatins are one of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the UK and they could be about to extend their reach by tackling one of the…Sep 12, 2019Sep 12, 2019
Research at the British Lung FoundationLeading the fightback against lung infectionsHarnessing your body to fight back against infection isn’t easy, but with new insights into how the immune system responds to infection in…Aug 28, 2019Aug 28, 2019
Research at the British Lung FoundationPreventing the spread of chest cancerThousands of people in the UK found out that they had mesothelioma after years of asbestos exposure. Researchers are in a race against…Aug 22, 2019Aug 22, 2019
Research at the British Lung FoundationWhat do hot tubs and chest infections have in common?A bacteria which hangs around in dirty hot tubs can determine how well your body responds to treatment for chest infections.Jul 9, 2019Jul 9, 2019
