Heart & Vascular Archive — Page 1 of 2

A scientist in a white lab coat and purple gloves examines a large irregular, rock-like specimen in a laboratory setting.
August 1, 2008

The lub-dub of a healthy heart

Developmental biology guides efforts to “grow” replacement heart valves

By Leigh MacMillan, Ph.D.
Close-up of a human face viewed through aquarium glass, surrounded by small blue-gray fish.
August 1, 2008

Gridlock keeps blood flowing, hearts in check

By Leigh MacMillan, Ph.D.
Basketball player viewed through the hoop and net, holding an orange basketball beneath a wooden indoor court ceiling.
October 1, 2007

Off tempo

Understanding the genetics of disturbed heart rhythms and sudden cardiac death

By Leigh MacMillan, Ph.D.
A smiling woman in a green cardigan sits facing a male doctor in a white coat and yellow tie in a medical office; a computer monitor and cabinets are visible behind them.
October 1, 2007

When medication is not enough

By Jessica Pasley
October 1, 2007

Babies at risk

The genetics of sudden infant death syndrome

By Melissa Marino, Ph.D.
An older man wearing glasses and a white medical coat sits with his hands clasped in an office; framed documents and bookshelves are visible behind him.
October 1, 2007

Eugene Braunwald: Maestro Of American Cardiology

By Lisa A. DuBois