June 14, 2022
A dynamic duo of cells identified in lung blood vesselsScientists identify subtypes of lung endothelial cells that promote inflammation, regeneration
April 5, 2022
Newly identified neutrophil subset is a promising therapeutic targetScientists report on precision drug delivery to treat inflammatory diseases
April 5, 2022
Sugar-coated nanoparticles target macrophages, reverse pulmonary fibrosisNanoparticle platform delivers a nucleotide that blocks production of scar-promoting protein
March 14, 2022
Early, persistent activation of specific immune cells may be a predictor of severe COVID-19Researchers study gene expression trends over time in COVID-19 patients
January 19, 2022
‘Decoy’ protein works against multiple SARS-CoV-2 variantsStudy results are reported in the journal Nature Chemical Biology
January 10, 2022
Scientists uncover new information about cellular death process, previously thought to be irreversibleStudy published in Nature Communications
January 5, 2022
UIC department head honored with Trailblazer Award by American Thoracic SocietyAsrar Malik honored for pioneering research, commitment to mentorship
January 3, 2022
A potential at-home COVID-19 test is just as good as laboratory PCR tests, according to preclinical dataMore research needed to validate test
October 4, 2021
Mitigating lung damage, mortality due to SARS-CoV-2Pre-clinical study shows potential of drugs that target specific immune pathways
August 30, 2021
Protein receptor in endothelial cells promotes lung healingDrugs that target receptor may prevent inflammatory lung injury