Inertial measurement units (IMUs)-based respiration signal detection provides a low-cost, noninvasive approach to measure the volumetric changes of the thorax and abdomen as a consequence of ...

During clinical liver biopsy surgery, the high-precision and low-trauma advantages of the biopsy robot (BR) are hindered due to the interference of respiratory motion (RM). To mitigate the ...

Water-soluble inorganic (WSI) ions are major components of ambient air PM2.5 (particulate matter of diameter ≤2.5 μm); however, their potential health effects are understudied. On C57BL/6 mice, we ...

According to a study published in the June 2025 issue of BMC Pulmonary Medicine, researchers evaluated the factors influencing QoL among older adults (OAs) receiving non-invasive ventilation (NIV) for ...

Planarians, tiny flatworms measuring just a few millimeters long, possess regenerative abilities that border on the miraculous. These simple creatures can regenerate their entire bodies from fragments ...

Parasites are organisms that live alongside a host, sometimes even taking control of the host. For example, parasitoid wasps like this one will catch a spider, paralyze it with their sting, force ...

As they say, there’s an entire universe underwater we know very little about. Whether it’s some plants with unique characteristics or animals with extraordinary capabilities, the underwater ...

The narrow, snakelike flatworm has a head built like that of a hammerhead shark. (Arun T.P./Bugwood.org via AP) Hammerhead worms might look like tiny, harmless snakes, but don’t be fooled.

The preliminary finding raise questions about whether the plane's engines functioned properly during takeoff, the report said. The Dreamliner was fitted with GE Aerospace's GEnx engines. The Boeing ...

The resilience of nature never ceases to amaze us, and the animal kingdom is brimming with remarkable examples of endurance and adaptability. From the deepest oceans to the highest mountains, certain ...

Humidifiers add moisture to the air. They can help people with dry skin, allergies, and respiratory problems. They may also help prevent influenza and reduce snoring, among other benefits. Dry air ...

This 'respiratory fingerprint', says a team led by brain scientist Timna Soroka of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, could promote new ways to understand and treat physical and mental ...