Neurites include axons, which are often severed during spinal cord injuries. When axons are cut, communication between ...

Some phrases are commonly used and are only sometimes valid when said. For those of us in the Pacific Northwest, an example could be using the term “It’s freezing out.” This phrase is often used when ...

The primary difference between a scar and the tissue it replaces is the alignment. While both feature collagen, scar tissue collagen is less organized in a single direction whereas the original tissue ...

Scarring of heart tissue can be slowed but not stopped, and can lead to heart failure. But a new study has shown that an existing immunotherapy could stop scar tissue formation after heart attacks.

Scar revision is a broad term that’s used to describe techniques that minimize or improve the appearance of scars. Simply put, scars are growths of fibrous tissue that form as part of your body’s ...