The one exception of an involuntary muscle is the myocardium, or heart muscle. The myocardium is composed of a specialized type of muscle cell called cardiac muscle that is only found in the heart.

Endothelial cells are, by number, one of the most abundant cell types in the heart and active players in cardiac physiology and pathology. Coronary angiogenesis plays a vital role in maintaining ...

but Mature Faster Than Brain Cells on Earth Dec. 17, 2024 — Microgravity is known to alter the muscles, bones, the immune system and cogni tion, but little is known about its specific impact on ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine. Contrary to ...

In this study, we elucidated the biological function and mechanism of action of TSLP in cardiac repair and ventricular remodeling following MI. Conclusion: Collectively, our data indicate a critical ...

Jan. 23, 2025 — There's a downside to being a powerful alpha male -- at least if you're a baboon. Studies show that despite their high rank, the No. 1 males in baboon society are also some of ...

[Image courtesy of the companies] Cardiac device innovations made waves in 2024, with regulatory approvals, clinical breakthroughs, and product launches driving advances in heart care. Medtech ...

LETHBRIDGE [email protected] The Southern Alberta Cardiac Sciences Program is raising money for its Bringing Hearts Home initiative through a gala event Saturday at the Agri-Food ...

It feels like the Splinter Cell remake has been on its way for a while now, which isn't helped by the fact it's been over three years since we heard anything official about the game. From what we ...

Summary: Humans have vestigial ear muscles that once helped our ancestors focus on sounds. New research shows these muscles still activate when we strain to hear in noisy environments. Scientists used ...