If you’ve ever “gone with your gut” to make a decision or felt “butterflies in your stomach” when nervous, you’re likely getting signals from an unexpected source: your second brain. Hidden in the ...

The aortic wall is composed of the intima, media, and adventitia. Among the cell types of the aorta, smooth muscle cells are the most abundant cell type and have been the most frequently studied cell ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common cardiovascular disease associated with increased risk of amputation, myocardial infarction, stroke, and death, as well as impaired quality of life (QOL), ...