Improved In vivo imaging of atherosclerotic plaque development
Atherosclerosis, involving the buildup of plaque in the arteries and an associated reduction in the flow of blood, is a […]
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A research expedition to Mount Everest has shed light on the unique physiological basis of adaptations seen in the native […] Based on a protein from E. coli, scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a fluorescent protein sensor able […] The arteries of teenagers who drink alcohol and smoke, even very occasionally, are already beginning to stiffen by age 17, […] Sleeping less than six hours or waking up several times in the night is associated with an increased risk of […] Encouraging people to eat a wide variety of foods to ensure they meet all their dietary needs may backfire, according […] Drawing on genomic data from more than one million individuals, researchers from the University of Michigan have led a large […] Abundant in human babies and small mammals, brown adipose tissue (BAT), or brown fat, was only recently discovered in human […] Chemical compounds produced by the bacteria in our gut could be used to spot the early stages of liver disease, […]
Lessons from Everest’s Sherpas could aid intensive care treatment
Genetically encoded sensor tracks changes in oxygen levels with very high sensitivity
Smoking and drinking can damage arteries ‘very early in life’
Short and fragmented sleep linked to hardened arteries
A diverse diet may not be the healthiest one
Big-data study pinpoints more than 150 genes associated with atrial fibrillation: Study also develops genetic risk score for atrial fibrillation
New light shed on relationship between calorie-burning fat and muscle function: Researchers open the door to potential new therapies for certain metabolic and muscular diseases
Gut bacteria markers could be a ‘smoking gun’ for liver disease
