Introduction: Motile ciliopathies represent a group of disorders caused by impaired motility of cilia and flagella, resulting in clinical manifestations such as laterality defects, asthenospermia, ...

In many cells of the human body, hair-like protrusions known as cilia act as antennae, allowing cells to receive signals from their environment and other cells. As cells grow and divide, each cilium ...

Introduction: Flexible bronchoscopy is regarded as a safe examination and is commonly used in the diagnostic work-up for lung diseases, but is also important in pulmonary research. We aimed to ...

Few people know more about the best way to clean your mouth than Dagmar Else Slot and Fridus van der Weijden. This Dutch dental duo has authored more than 100 research papers together, and now they’re ...

The researchers' findings, reported in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, which involve radial spoke 3 (RS3), help answer some fundamental questions about how motile cilia work and could ...

Specialized brushing techniques reduce plaque buildup around braces by targeting hard-to-reach areas. Poor hygiene during retainer use can undo orthodontic treatment results. Clear aligners allow ...

If a mystery package shows up on your doorstep, don’t assume it’s a lucky break. It could mean your personal information has been exposed. The U.S. Postal Service is warning Americans about a ...

New research has identified the mechanism by which air pollution damages the lungs’ self-cleaning system, leaving us vulnerable to infection. In doing so, it has also identified a way to reverse that ...

Ciliary beat frequency in neonates with mild bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) significantly differed vs. moderate or severe BPD. Cilia bended angle and amplitude significantly differed between the ...