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Scientists have discovered polluting microplastic in the lungs of living people for the first time, more proof that the particles are practically everywhere.

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Studies

It's absolutely everywhere.

Scientists Find Microplastics Deep Inside Human Lungs

The George Washington University Hospital has released a 3D video of a 59-year-old male COVID-19 patient's lungs days after showing no coronavirus symptoms.

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Developments

"Unfortunately, once damaged to this degree, the lungs can take a long time to heal."

This is What Your Lungs Look Like With COVID-19

Researchers successfully transplanted lab-grown lungs into four pigs, with none of the animals rejecting the lungs within two months of the surgery.

It's a strong signal that it could work for humans, too.

We Can Now Successfully Transplant Lab-Grown Lungs in Pigs

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Only 20% of donor lungs are usable. This could radically increase that number.

Researchers Can Now Bioengineer Lungs with the Original Blood Vessels Intact

These 3D printed lungs could be used to develop cures for respiratory diseases.

New Synthetic Human Lung Is (Quite Literally) a Breath of Fresh Air

The World Health Organization links air pollution to seven million premature deaths every year. Could the new “sneezometer” change this statistic?

New "Sneezometer" Could Change How Asthma is Diagnosed and Treated

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