New research into the muscles of world-class athletes and performance artists has revealed that a small number of "general ...

Connective tissue diseases articles from across Nature Portfolio Connective tissue diseases are a heterogeneous group of autoimmune disorders that affect any of the body's connective tissues ...

Elastin-like polypeptides (ELPs) are recombinant biopolymers that mimic the unique properties of natural elastin, offering precise control over molecular weight, sequence and thermal responsiveness.

Shin splints are caused by stress on your shinbone and the connective tissues that attach muscles to your bones, causing inflammation and pain in the shins.

Objective Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an under-recognised but important cause of myocardial infarction and sudden cardiac death. We sought to determine the role of medical and ...

Cyclic Stretch Induces Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells to Secrete Connective Tissue Growth Factor and Promote Endothelial Progenitor Cell Differentiation and Angiogenesis ...

Because of the finite development of tactile feedback in surgical catheter of minimally invasive surgery (MIS), a convex tactile sensor composed of a force sensor, an indenter and some sensitive ...