News tagged with osmotic pressure

Human airways' 'Brush' mechanism gives clues to lung diseases

(HealthDay)—A new study that helps explain how human airways rid the lungs of mucus could give insights into asthma, cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), researchers say.

Medical research Aug 23, 2012 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0 |

A TRP that makes our cells feel hyper

A large change in the volume of a cell, from its basal level, is detrimental to its health. Therefore, our cells are equipped with mechanisms to maintain their constant volume. When a cell detects an environmental change ...

Medical research Mar 08, 2012 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0