Human bocavirus (HBoV) is a notable member of the Parvoviridae family and has been increasingly implicated in respiratory tract infections worldwide. Initially identified in children with respiratory ...

Researchers have identified how a common bacterium is able to manipulate the human immune system during respiratory infections and cause persistent illness. Researchers from The University of ...

Human metapneumovirus is causing serious illness in blood cancer patients with no vaccine or treatment available. Read more.

In a recent study, researchers developed artificial lungs that will enhance the efficiency of respiratory disease research. A collaboration between researchers at Pohang University of Science and ...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) emerged in 1997. 1 Since then, it has spread globally by migratory birds, resulting in infections in animals on every continent. HPAI A(H5N1) clade 2.3 ...

When Laura Sadofsky, PhD, a senior lecturer in Respiratory Medicine at the University of Hull, Hull, England, began looking at the effects of microplastic exposure on respiratory health 6 years ago, ...

RSV is a common contagious virus that infects the human respiratory tract. Here: scanning electron micrograph of human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) virions (colorized blue) that are labeled with ...

Schematic representation of gas exchange and waste removal processes within the human body (left). Schematic of a circulating air filtration system with a similar structure to the human body (right).

In this video, I show you how to make a simple working model of the human respiratory system using everyday items. This hands-on activity is a fun way to visualize how lungs and the diaphragm work ...

The virus can cause respiratory illness in people of all ages, especially young children, older adults and the immunocompromised.