Aircraft noise increases damage from myocardial infarction
A heart attack heals worse in mice and humans when they are exposed to aircraft noise, a Mainz research team found.
Diet and sports against inflammation
Diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids and protein, combined with exercise, has a positive effect on inflammation in older people, a team from DIfE in Potsdam found.
Damaging immune cells in hypertension
High blood pressure damages the heart, brain and blood vessels. The immune system plays an important role in this, writes Suphansa Sawamiphak from the Max Delbrück Center in the scientific journal "Cardiovascular Research".
Underestimated tiny creatures: Miniproteins step into the research spotlight
Researchers are only gradually discovering what miniproteins actually can do: What is clear is that the evolutionarily young "minis" "talk" to older proteins - an indication that their influence on evolution could be greater than previously assumed.
European funders commit over five million euros for collaborative research to tackle cardiovascular diseases
The British Heart Foundation, the DZHK and the Dutch Heart Foundation are joining forces to support four international teams of scientists.
DZHK establishes two central biobanks - cooperation partners welcome
Currently, 250,000 biospecimens are stored at 60 sites - they are to be centralised in two biobanks. The DZHK will invest €2 million over the next five years. Applications are now open to all national biobanks.
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