Daily Archives: November 11, 2016

A novel human R25C-phospholamban mutation induces depressed contraction force and irregular beat in the heart

Heart failure refers to the inability of the heart to pump enough blood to the periphery and meet the body’s demands for energy and oxygen. The symptoms of heart failure commonly include shortness of breath, asthma, fatigue and leg swelling. Currently, heart failure is

How the extracellular matrix affects the cells within us

All animals, including humans, are affected by the environment in which they live—the cells within our bodies are no different. Cells live in a dynamic fibrous and fluid network that contains many biopolymers that provide structural support

Share your data – but not with terrorists! Why we need better policy on sharing scientific data

Scientists traditionally publish experimental findings in peer-reviewed journals. Articles generally contain a small portion of the total data produced in the course of successful and unsuccessful experiments. Recent advances in digital technologies and the internet have made

Towards development of an automatic screening device for early detection of atrial fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is an abnormal heart rhythm which is associated with high risk of stroke, dementia, and death. AF is affecting approximately 1% of people around the world. Screening of AF for potential patients including all