It may sound strange, but a protein from a parasitic worm can significantly reduce the risk of an asthma attack. Scientists in Australia have demonstrated this in mouse models.
Making damaged lungs healthy again: it is the big dream of over 250 million people worldwide suffering from the fatal lung disease COPD. Renowned scientists in the LONGFONDS | Breath consortium collaborate to develop a three-dimensional lung grown in the lab.
As of October 1st Károly Illy has taken over the leadership of Michael Rutgers as director of Lung Foundation Netherlands (Longfonds). Illy strongly believes that prevention is always better than cure. He is eager to represent the interests of people with chronic lung disease.
To one day cure COPD, a group of top scientists in Europe and the United States have been working together for five years. They have already produced some great results.
