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heart failure, cell & molecular biology

Why Afternoon Open Heart Surgery Is Better for Patient Outcomes
Catherine Offord | Oct 27, 2017 | 2 min read
Research in human patients and mice reveals the role of the circadian clock in the risk of heart damage at different times of day.
In Failing Hearts, Cardiomyocytes Alter Metabolism
Amanda B. Keener | Jun 1, 2016 | 2 min read
While the heart cells normally burn fatty acids, when things go wrong ketones become the preferred fuel source.
The Fatty Acid–Ketone Switch
Amanda B. Keener | May 31, 2016 | 1 min read
In failing hearts, cardiomyocytes change their fuel preference.
Blood Protein Rejuvenates Aging Heart
Dan Cossins | May 10, 2013 | 2 min read
A molecule found only in the blood of young mice dramatically reverses thickening and stiffening of the heart muscle in old mice.
Omega-3s: Fishing for a Mechanism
Ethan J. Anderson and David A. Taylor | Nov 1, 2012 | 10+ min read
Despite abundant evidence supporting their ability to help prevent and treat cardiovascular disease, the therapeutic effectiveness of fish oil–derived fatty acids remains controversial.
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