Genetic engineering and implantable bioelectronics have transformed investigations of
cardiovascular physiology and disease. However, the two approaches have been difficult to …

With the aging population and the increasing incidence of basic illnesses such as
hypertension and diabetes (DM), the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) has increased …

Social play is a dynamic and rewarding behavior abundantly expressed by most mammals
during the juvenile period. While its exact function is debated, various rodent studies on the …

The voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1) is a key player in mitochondrial function.
VDAC1 serves as a gatekeeper mediating the fluxes of ions, nucleotides, and other …

Previously, we found that basal corticosterone pulsatility significantly impacts the
vulnerability for developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Rats that exhibited PTSD …

Renal ion channel transport and electrolyte disturbances play an important role in the
process of functional impairment and fibrosis in the kidney. It is well known that there are …

The utility of rodents for research related to atrial fibrillation (AF) is growing exponentially.
However, the obtained arrhythmic waveforms are often mixed with ventricular signals and …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained heart rhythm disorder associated with
high mortality and morbidity. Limited studies have been conducted to assess the relationship …

The complex pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation (AF) is governed by multiple risk factors in
ways that are still elusive. Basic electrophysiological properties, including atrial effective …

Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) leads to rate-dependent atrial changes collectively defined
as atrial remodelling (AR). Shortening of the atrial effective refractory period (AERP) and …