atherosclerosis

Mutating a gene called CMAH in mice so it’s nonfunctional, as in humans, upped the animals’ chances of developing heart disease, a study finds.

Researchers seek to untangle the biological mechanisms linking resident microbes to our hearts—and to harness them therapeutically.

Gut microbes produce a key intermediate metabolite that promotes atherosclerosis in a mouse model of red meat consumption.

Gut bacteria digest L-carnitine, a nutrient found in red meat, and produce a heart-harming molecule as a result.

Scientists develop a gel that mimics mollusc glue to coat the insides of blood vessels.

Results from a Phase II trial for cardiovascular disease with an epigenetic target therapy show promise.

Making macrophages in atherosclerotic plaques digest spent organelles instead of dying may help keep plaques stable.

Researchers elucidate how a first heart attack sets the stage for later heart trouble by boosting inflammatory cell development.

Fast blood flow protects against atherosclerosis: implications for treatment