IPF Research Weekly

Every week our AI reads hundreds of new studies and explains what matters most — in plain language, for patients and families.

July 27, 2026

IPF Research Weekly — 2026-07-27: A Drug Combo AI Scores High, and Metformin Gets a Second Look

3667
Papers
+46.2%
FVC Gain
235+
AI Agents
Starting: 50%Best combo: 96.2%
This week brought encouraging signs that combining several targeted drugs — plus a diabetes pill — might meaningfully slow IPF scarring and protect lung function.
Mrtf InhibP53 Acetyltransferase InhibROCK InhibitorPamrevlumabChondroitinaseYAP/TAZ InhibitorFgf10 Inhaled
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July 24, 2026

IPF Research Weekly — 2026-07-23: Scientists Test New Drug Combinations That May Help Lungs Stay Stronger

3447
Papers
+46.2%
FVC Gain
235+
AI Agents
Starting: 50%Best combo: 96.2%
This week's IPF research shows that combining several targeted drugs at once — guided by AI — may help keep lungs working at a much healthier level than current treatments alone.
Mrtf InhibP53 Acetyltransferase InhibROCK InhibitorPamrevlumabChondroitinaseYAP/TAZ InhibitorFgf10 Inhaled
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July 21, 2026

IPF Research Weekly — 2026-07-20: AI Finds a 7-Drug Mix That Keeps Lungs at 96% Capacity

3198
Papers
+46.2%
FVC Gain
235+
AI Agents
Starting: 50%Best combo: 96.2%
This week's research shows that AI is getting remarkably good at finding drug combinations that could slow IPF scarring — and the latest result is the best score yet.
Mrtf InhibP53 Acetyltransferase InhibROCK InhibitorPamrevlumabChondroitinaseYAP/TAZ InhibitorFgf10 Inhaled
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July 17, 2026

IPF Research Weekly — 2026-07-17: Scientists Keep Testing New Drug Combos That May Help Your Lungs Stay Stronger

3028
Papers
+44.7%
FVC Gain
235+
AI Agents
Starting: 50%Best combo: 94.7%
This week's research shows that combining several targeted drugs at once may slow down the scarring process in IPF lungs better than any single drug can on its own.
Mrtf InhibPamrevlumabNintedanib Met ReprogUpar CartFgf10 InhaledYAP/TAZ InhibitorROCK Inhibitor
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July 14, 2026

IPF Research Weekly — 2026-07-14: Scientists Are Testing New Drug Combos That Could Help Keep Your Lungs Stronger

2838
Papers
+44.7%
FVC Gain
235+
AI Agents
Starting: 50%Best combo: 94.7%
This week's research shows that combining several targeted treatments may help people with IPF (a condition where the lungs slowly scar over) hold on to more of their breathing ability for longer.
Mrtf InhibPamrevlumabNintedanib Met ReprogUpar CartFgf10 InhaledYAP/TAZ InhibitorROCK Inhibitor
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July 11, 2026

IPF Research Weekly — 2026-07-11: Scientists Test Drug Combos That Could Slow Lung Scarring

2684
Papers
+44.7%
FVC Gain
235+
AI Agents
Starting: 50%Best combo: 94.7%
This week's IPF research shows that combining several targeted drugs — guided by artificial intelligence — may keep lungs working significantly better than single treatments alone.
Mrtf InhibPamrevlumabNintedanib Met ReprogUpar CartFgf10 InhaledYAP/TAZ InhibitorROCK Inhibitor
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July 8, 2026

IPF Research Weekly — 2026-07-08: Scientists Test New Drug Combos That May Help Protect Lung Function

2497
Papers
+44.7%
FVC Gain
235+
AI Agents
Starting: 50%Best combo: 94.7%
This week's research shows that combining several targeted drugs — including ones that block scarring signals in the lungs — may keep lung function significantly more stable than current single-drug treatments.
Mrtf InhibPamrevlumabNintedanib Met ReprogUpar CartFgf10 InhaledYAP/TAZ InhibitorROCK Inhibitor
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July 5, 2026

IPF Research Weekly — 2026-07-04: Scientists Test New Drug Combos That May Help Keep Lungs Stronger

2250
Papers
+43.6%
FVC Gain
235+
AI Agents
Starting: 50%Best combo: 93.6%
Researchers this week are exploring bold new drug combinations, and an AI system found a 7-drug mix that could keep lung strength near normal levels — offering real hope for people living with IPF (a condition where lung tissue gradually scars and stiffens).
YAP/TAZ InhibitorPamrevlumabMrtf InhibPiezo1 AgonistUpar CartFgf10 InhaledROCK Inhibitor
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July 1, 2026

IPF Research Weekly — 2026-07-01: Scientists Test 7-Drug Combos and Explore the Brain-Lung Connection

2030
Papers
+43.6%
FVC Gain
235+
AI Agents
Starting: 50%Best combo: 93.6%
This week's research brings cautious hope — a smart computer found a 7-drug combination that could help keep lungs working better for longer, and scientists are starting to understand why IPF sometimes affects mood and thinking too.
YAP/TAZ InhibitorPamrevlumabMrtf InhibPiezo1 AgonistUpar CartFgf10 InhaledROCK Inhibitor
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June 28, 2026

IPF Research Weekly — 2026-06-28: Computers Test Drug Combos, and Lung Cell Repair Research Grows

1824
Papers
+43.6%
FVC Gain
235+
AI Agents
Starting: 50%Best combo: 93.6%
Scientists are testing more drug combinations than ever using AI, and this week's data shows a promising seven-drug mix that could help keep lungs working better for longer.
YAP/TAZ InhibitorPamrevlumabMrtf InhibPiezo1 AgonistUpar CartFgf10 InhaledROCK Inhibitor
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June 25, 2026

IPF Research Weekly — 2026-06-25: Scientists Are Testing Powerful Drug Combos to Slow Lung Scarring

1350
Papers
+19.5%
FVC Gain
235+
AI Agents
Starting: 50%Best combo: 69.5%
Researchers are making real progress combining older and newer drugs to help people with IPF (a condition where the lungs slowly scar and stiffen) breathe better for longer.
ROCK InhibitorPirfenidone+NMNYAP/TAZ InhibitorDasatinib+QuercetinWNT/RSPO3PamrevlumabVEGF Therapy
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June 22, 2026

IPF Research Weekly — 2026-06-22: Seven-Drug Combo Keeps Lungs Stronger, and Scar-Cell Science Keeps Growing

1240
Papers
+19.5%
FVC Gain
235+
AI Agents
Starting: 50%Best combo: 69.5%
This week's research shows scientists are attacking IPF (lung scarring disease) from many angles at once — including smarter drug combinations and a deeper understanding of why lung cells stop healing properly.
ROCK InhibitorPirfenidone+NMNYAP/TAZ InhibitorDasatinib+QuercetinWNT/RSPO3PamrevlumabVEGF Therapy
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June 19, 2026

IPF Research Weekly — 2026-06-19: Scientists Are Targeting Aging Cells and Scarring — Here's What's New

1185
Papers
+19.5%
FVC Gain
235+
AI Agents
Starting: 50%Best combo: 69.5%
This week's research shows scientists are getting closer to fighting IPF from multiple angles at once — tackling aging cells, scarring signals, and lung repair all at the same time.
ROCK InhibitorPirfenidone+NMNYAP/TAZ InhibitorDasatinib+QuercetinWNT/RSPO3PamrevlumabVEGF Therapy
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June 15, 2026

IPF Research Weekly — 2026-06-15: Scientists Find New Drug Clues and AI Picks a Winning Combo

1146
Papers
+19.5%
FVC Gain
235+
AI Agents
Starting: 50%Best combo: 69.5%
This week's research brings fresh hope — scientists identified a new drug candidate and an AI found a seven-drug combination that may help lungs stay stronger for longer.
ROCK InhibitorPirfenidone+NMNYAP/TAZ InhibitorDasatinib+QuercetinWNT/RSPO3PamrevlumabVEGF Therapy
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June 12, 2026

IPF Research Weekly — 2026-06-12: New Drug Combos and Lung Repair Research Give Patients Reasons for Hope

1106
Papers
+19.5%
FVC Gain
235+
AI Agents
Starting: 50%Best combo: 69.5%
Researchers are testing more drug combinations than ever before, and the most promising AI-tested combo this week managed to keep lung function at nearly 70% — a meaningful target for people living with IPF (a condition where the lungs slowly scar over time).
ROCK InhibitorPirfenidone+NMNYAP/TAZ InhibitorDasatinib+QuercetinWNT/RSPO3PamrevlumabVEGF Therapy
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June 9, 2026

IPF Research Weekly — 2026-06-09: New Clues on Lung Repair and a Promising Drug Combo

28
Papers
+14%
FVC Gain
235+
AI Agents
Starting: 50%Best combo: 64%
This week's research brings fresh hope — scientists are finding new ways to protect lung cells, stop scarring at its source, and a computer-tested drug combination showed it might keep lung function significantly more stable than current treatments alone.
Osk ReprogramPirfenidone+NMNROCK InhibitorVEGF TherapyWNT/RSPO3YAP/TAZ InhibitorDasatinib+Quercetin
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