During the development of the olfactory epithelium (OE), olfactory sensory neurons (OSNs) express only one member of the odorant receptor (OR) gene family, and O ...

A simple, noninvasive nasal swab identified a predominance of T2-low asthma subtypes in racial and ethnic minority pediatric ...

The study focused on the early impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on human nasal epithelial cells (NECs). Epithelial cells, abundant throughout our bodies, play crucial roles in bodily functions and ...

A novel diagnostic test using just a nasal swab could transform how doctors diagnose and treat childhood asthma. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed this non-invasive approach ...

A research team has successfully utilized human respiratory organoids (mini-organs) to propagate human rhinovirus C (HRV-C), ...

A further barrier to nasal delivery is the existence of tight junctions between epithelial cells in the mucous membranes inside the nose, which can prevent the penetration of large molecules such as ...

For instance, "epithelial" cells that line the nose are a first line of defense against viruses breathed in from the air. Normally, in response to viral infection, these cells increase the ...

“Cluster analysis of 8 signature genes in nasal epithelium from 3 studies of predominantly ... Biologic drugs that target the immune cells driving disease are available for treating severe ...