News From the Field
A Mammal Lung, in 3-D

October 2, 2012

A University of Iowa-led research team has created the most detailed, 3-D rendering of a key region of a mammal lung. The model is important because it can help scientists understand where and how lung diseases emerge, as well as advance how drugs are delivered through the respiratory system. Results appear in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Full Story

Source
University of Iowa

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering. In fiscal year (FY) 2012, its budget was $7.0 billion. NSF funds reach all 50 states through grants to nearly 2,000 colleges, universities and other institutions. Each year, NSF receives about 50,000 competitive requests for funding, and makes about 11,500 new funding awards. NSF also awards about $593 million in professional and service contracts yearly.

 Get News Updates by Email 

Useful NSF Web Sites:
NSF Home Page: http://www.nsf.gov
NSF News: http://www.nsf.gov/news/
For the News Media: http://www.nsf.gov/news/newsroom.jsp
Science and Engineering Statistics: http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/
Awards Searches: http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/