3D Imaging (IMAGE) Oregon Health & Science University Caption Researchers Matthew Drake, M.D. (left), and lab manager Emily Blum use a confocal microscope to generate three-dimensional imagery of airway nerves. Their research demonstrated that inflammatory cells can alter nerve structure in the lungs to cause asthma. Credit Kristyna Wentz-Graff/OHSU Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.