Scientists discover new type of cell hidden in human lungs that may lead to novel treatments - The Independent


4/6/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 10 months ago
by Vishwam Sankaran

Respiratory airway secretory cells line tiny airway branches, deep in lungs, near alveoli air sacs where oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide

Scientists have discovered a new type of cell hidden within human lungs which they say may play a key role in some respiratory diseases. The study, published last week in the journal Nature, assesse… [+3063 chars]

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