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New cell database paints fuller picture of muscle repair

Posted: 18 Nov 2021 05:37 PM PST

Biologists have struggled to study rare and transient muscle cells involved in the process, but engineers have lifted the curtain on these elusive dynamics with the launch of scMuscle, one of the largest single-cell databases of its kind.

Extreme heat events jeopardize cardiovascular health, experts warn

Posted: 18 Nov 2021 03:16 AM PST

A consequence of global warming is a greater frequency and intensity of extreme heat events. This extreme heat is associated with a greater risk of adverse cardiovascular incidents, especially for adults with pre-existing cardiovascular diseases.