Evolution of lung surfactant monolayers under pressure (IMAGE)

University of Minnesota

Evolution of lung surfactant monolayers under pressure

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Squares A-F show the evolution of the crystalline structures of lung surfactant monolayers as they “finger” or elongate with increasing pressure. By observing this evolution, scientists can better understand how lung surfactant spreads throughout the lungs and helps humans breathe easier.

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Zasadzinski Research Lab, University of Minnesota

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