Accumulation of somatic mutations drives vascular damage in people with progeria
Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a genetic disorder that causes remarkable premature aging. Most patients die during their…
Thermogenic beige fat protects blood vessels from hypertension
Obesity causes hypertension. Hypertension causes cardiovascular disease. And cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. While…
Amino acid homocysteine plays a key role in aortic stiffening
In addition to cholesterol, the amino acid homocysteine also plays a role in aortic stiffening. Researchers from Graz…