The study, published in Nature Microbiology, focused on the early effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the cells first targeted by the viruses, the human nasal epithelial cells (NECs).

A breakthrough discovery has revealed that skin cells communicate using a slow, electrical language of their own.

Observations of electrical signal propagation across colonies of epithelial cells suggest they may be able to communicate, ...

The Cell Model and Evaluation Core was established in 2007 and is currently organized on the basis of the well-established notion that CF morbidity and mortality can be mitigated by an improved ...

It has long been thought that only nerve and heart cells use electric impulses to communicate, while epithelial cells—which compose the linings of our skin, organs and body cavities—are mute ...

Scientists have developed a once-a-day nasal gel formulation for the delivery of insulin that could put an end to injections for Type 1 diabetes sufferers. In results published today in the Royal ...

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Earlier studies have already shown promising results. "Nasal septum cartilage cells have particular characteristics that are ideally suited to cartilage regeneration," explains Professor Martin.

Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps presents a substantial clinical burden, affecting nasal airflow, olfactory function, and quality of life. Epithelial barrier dysfunction and type 2 ...