Plasmalogens make up about 15% of cell membranes—the outer layer of cells—and are predominantly found in the brain and heart. They are important for immune function, energy metabolism and for ...

Cells in the developing heart must find the perfect match, much like a game of microscopic speed dating. Using filopodia—tiny ...

Scientists at Loyola University Chicago discovered that the heart possesses "sweet taste" receptors similar to those found on ...

In addition, specialized cells in the human vascular system detect changes in blood pressure — information that the body uses to maintain a consistent cardiac load. Cells have proteins called ...

The cells in human bodies are subject to both chemical and mechanical forces. But until recently, scientists have not ...

Researchers have significantly expanded the understanding of the genetic causes of atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart condition that leads to an irregular heartbeat and increases the risk of ...