Study discovers molecular properties of lung surfactants that could lead to better treatments for respiratory illnesses

A University of Minnesota-led research team analyzed the fundamental properties and structures of the naturally occurring substances that help human lungs expand and contract, providing insight into how the substances help us breathe.

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