Background Appropriate interpretation of pulmonary function tests (PFTs) involves the
classification of observed values as within/outside the normal range based on a reference …

Aging is a complex biological process characterized by hallmark features accumulating over
the life course, sha** the individual's aging trajectory and subsequent disease risks. There …

In humans, the combination of all sex-specific genetic, epigenetic, and hormonal influences
of biologic sex produces different in vivo environments for male and female cells. We dissect …

Studies on airborne microplastics (AMPs) have reported higher abundance of AMPs in
indoor air compared to outdoors. Most people spend more time indoors compared to …

In this paper we develop a simple model of the inhaled flow rate of aerosol particles of
respiratory origin ie that have been exhaled by other people. A connection is made between …

The ageing process begins at birth. It is a life-long process, and its exact origins are still
unknown. Several hypotheses attempt to describe the normal ageing process, including …

While the intranasal administration of drugs to the brain has been gaining both research
attention and regulatory success over the past several years, key fundamental and …

In this review, we detail how the pulmonary system9s response to exercise is impacted by
both sex and gender in healthy humans across the lifespan. First, the rationale for why sex …

Sex differences in susceptibility, severity, and progression are prevalent for various diseases
in multiple organ systems. This phenomenon is particularly apparent in respiratory diseases …

Background Numerous studies have estimated adverse effects of short-term exposure to
ambient air pollution on public health. Few have focused on sex-differences, and results …