Human heart cells and tissues grown in the laboratory from stem cells promise to accelerate the development of drugs and treatments for heart disease, but they currently take weeks or months to grow.

Cardiac MRI is a non-invasive, radiation-free technology that allows physicians to visualize the heart’s structure and ...

Washington State University researchers have built a 3D-printed model of the left side of the heart that contracts and relaxes to simulate a real heartbeat, complete with embedded sensors and ...

Heart disease remains a primary cause of illness and mortality around the world. While ...

The free Human Organ Atlas gives users an up-close-and-personal look at 56 human organs.

Northwell Health reports that heart palpitations when lying down are often harmless and can be managed with lifestyle changes ...

Naturally occurring porous ceramic structure inside sea urchin spines can generate measurable electrical voltage in response to water contact.

Growing tissues can crack, break, and dissociate to form structures that can later withstand immense forces.

An interdisciplinary team of engineers and surgeons at Penn State have created a new class of biomaterial that can better ...

Heart disease is a term that refers to several types of cardiac conditions. Heart attacks are common and affect one person ...

Cardiac MRI is a powerful diagnostic tool for complex heart conditions when other imaging tests are inconclusive. The imaging helps surgeons determine if heart tissue is recoverable, guiding decisions ...

Our immune system works day and night to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and injuries. It is a complex defense network made up of many types of cells and proteins that cooperate to keep the body ...