Dr. Snoeck says the implanted cells grew and began acting like lung tissue. Researchers will be able to use the cells as a model for treatments for disabling and deadly lung diseases, like cystic fibrosis.

Snoeck 博士说，植入的细胞生长并开始像肺组织一样发挥作用。研究人员将能够使用这些细胞作为治疗致残和致命肺部疾病（如囊性纤维化）的模型。