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lungs
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The Guardianscience47 days ago
PET Microplastics Persist 14 Days in Mouse Lungs and Alter Allergen-Induced Inflammation, Study Finds
A Medical University of Vienna study found inhaled PET microplastics remained detectable in mouse lungs for at least 14 days, triggered dose-dependent airway inflammation, and intensified responses to ragweed pollen. Researchers measured daily human inhalation estimates of 1–3 mi…
insurancejournal.comscience60 days ago
Australian Regulators Recall Metallic Cake Decorating Powders After Toddler Inhales Product
A 14-month-old boy was hospitalized after inhaling metallic cake decorating powder that turned into a paste in his lungs. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has ordered a national recall of the product line sold since 2019.
thehindu.comscience61 days ago
Study Maps How Organ Signals Shape Intrinsic Nervous Systems
A new analysis shows that neural crest cell migration patterns establish the spatial layout of organ intrinsic nervous systems while local organ cues determine their molecular identities. The research examined development in the heart, pancreas, intestine and lungs.
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sciencealert.comscience101 days ago
Fossils of Ancient Reptile Reveal Early Evolution of Chest-Based Breathing
Mummified remains of Captorhinus, a small lizard-like reptile from 289 to 286 million years ago, preserve rib cages, cartilage and protein traces. These fossils show a flexible breathing apparatus similar to that in modern reptiles, birds and mammals. The discovery provides evide…