Have you noticed that your normally happy, healthy dog has started coughing constantly? A lot of things could be the cause of your dog's distress—some of them pretty harmless, others more serious. The ...

Scientists have developed a tissue-engineered model of lung and trachea which contains the diverse cell types present in the human respiratory tract. Scientists at Children's Hospital Los Angeles have ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Treating collapsing trachea in dogs can be a daunting prospect for owners.

A collapsed trachea is a condition that can happen to all types of dogs, from beagles to bulldogs. In many cases, it will require medical attention and may not be reversible without surgery. Pet ...

Scientists at Children's Hospital Los Angeles have developed a tissue-engineered model of lung and trachea which contains the diverse cell types present in the human respiratory tract. The study, led ...

Development of the lung as a derivative of the upper gastrointestinal tract. Predisposition of anatomy of the lungs to aspiration of food, saliva, and vomitus. Development of four-chambered heart to ...

Figure 1: Relationship between the regenerative capacity of different tissues and the existence of resident tissue-specific stem cells. The search for reparative cells that can contribute to the ...