A Breathable Artificial Lung: Scientists Create Alveolus in Vitro
Today, scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the medical field. They have developed a new type of alveolus, known as a “breathable alveolus,” that can be grown in a lab environment, or “in vitro.” This new alveolus can be used to study the function of the lung, as well as to develop new treatments for lung diseases. This breathable alveolus is a microscopic sponge-like structure that resembles the alveoli of the human lung and can be used to model how the lung works in healthy people and those with lung diseases. The breathable alveolus allows scientists to observe how gases flow through the lungs, which could lead to better treatments for conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This new type of alveolus could revolutionize the way we study and treat lung diseases.
source: Phys.org