The human microbiome is composed of a collection of dynamic microbial communities that
inhabit various anatomical locations in the body. Accordingly, the coevolution of the …

Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are the most abundant cell in vessels. Earlier
experiments have found that VSMCs possess high plasticity. Vascular injury stimulates …

INTRODUCTION Cell proliferation is a fundamental process in all multicellular organisms
that is required to enable development, tissue homeostasis, tissue repair, and tissue …

Multiple distinct types of skeletal progenitors have been shown to contribute to
endochondral bone development and maintenance. However, the division of labor and …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is caused by a complex interaction between genetic and
environmental factors. However, how the role of peripheral organ changes in response to …

The mammary gland is a highly dynamic organ that undergoes profound changes within its
epithelium during puberty and the reproductive cycle. These changes are fueled by …

Vascular smooth muscle cells (SMC) play a critical role in controlling blood pressure and
blood distribution, as well as maintaining the structural integrity of the blood vessel. SMC …

After severe heart injury, fibroblasts are activated and proliferate excessively to form
scarring, leading to decreased cardiac function and eventually heart failure. It is unknown …

Effective tissue repair after myocardial infarction entails a vigorous angiogenic response,
guided by incompletely defined immune cell–endothelial cell interactions. We identify the …

Characterizing the stem cells responsible for lung repair and regeneration is important for
the treatment of pulmonary diseases. Recently, a unique cell population located at the …