Fibroid tumors are composed of renegade muscle cells that come together to form a fibrous "knot" or "mass" within the uterus. Although all uterine fibroids are the same, they are categorized based ...

They have a tough, fibrous, outer membrane (the annulus fibrosus), and an elastic core (the nucleus pulposus). The disks are firmly embedded between the vertebrae and are held in place by the ...

Lipomas are round or oval-shaped lumps of tissue that form just beneath the skin. They’re noncancerous and rarely require treatment unless their location causes discomfort. Lipomas are very ...

People cannot prevent all knee injuries. However, education on knee anatomy, how injuries happen, and treatment can help prevent potential complications from common knee injuries. The knee is a ...

Department of Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia Interdisciplinary Research Center for Refining and Advanced Chemicals, King Fahd ...

National Engineering Laboratory for Clean Technology of Leather Manufacture, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China Key Laboratory of Leather Chemistry and Engineering, Ministry of Education, ...

Here, using computer simulations, we investigate the effect of changing the strength of the interactions between two species forming a fibrous double network. Simply changing the strength of ...

The fibrous cap is a protective layer of connective tissue that covers the core of an atherosclerotic plaque. The rupture of this layer has been commonly associated with acute myocardial infarctions.

1 Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China 2 Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science of Yunnan Province, Yunnan Agricultural University, ...

The ingredient is intended for use in applications demanding a fibrous, meat-like texture, such as pulled meat alternatives, sliced products, stir-fried dishes, and grilled skewers. Dittrich explained ...