An ongoing Series of articles from Nature Reviews Cardiology exploring the pathophysiological mechanisms of atherosclerosis and the potential for developing novel diagnostic, preventative and ...

Corrales, a recent biological sciences Ph.D. graduate from the University of Rhode Island, and his advisor, Associate ...

The four bar linkage is a type of mechanical linkage that is used in many different devices. A few examples are: locking pliers, bicycles, oil well pumps, loaders, internal combustion engines, ...

Cancer continues to be one of the most challenging diseases to treat worldwide. The three main methods used to treat cancer ...

Atherosclerotic lesions in humans typically form over the course of years to decades, one of the longest incubation periods among human diseases. Despite the chronicity of atherosclerosis, thrombotic ...

Everyone uses defense mechanisms, and if you believe Freud, everyone has to, in order to avoid staring in the face of our worst anxieties. Even if you don’t believe Freud, it’s hard to argue with the ...

You can use coping mechanisms to manage stress and improve your overall well-being. Try adaptive coping, which includes problem-solving, social support, and finding meaning in stress. Maladaptive ...

Defense mechanisms are unconscious strategies whereby people protect themselves from anxious thoughts or feelings. Defense mechanisms aren’t inherently bad—they can allow people to navigate painful ...

Most people probably don’t think about springs until one kinks up or snaps, but most of the world’s springs are pretty crucial. The ones that aren’t go by the name Slinky. We all use and encounter ...

Although small-business owners are known for many laudable qualities, a few stereotypical ones can make the most even-tempered owner squirm. Take the one that suggests a business owner must covet ...