Medical Xpress: PHYSorg news tagged with: atherosclerotic plaque http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. Genetically engineered tomatoes decrease plaque build-up in mice For the first time, genetically engineered tomato plants produced a peptide that mimics the actions of good cholesterol when eaten, researchers reported at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2012. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-genetically-tomatoes-decrease-plaque-build-up.html Cardiology Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:40:34 EST news271337992 Researchers closer to understanding actions of cells involved in atherosclerosis Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital are one step closer to understanding why plaque bursts in coronary arteries and causes heart attacks. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-closer-actions-cells-involved-atherosclerosis.html Cardiology Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:43:22 EST news266514197 The role of inflammation on atherosclerosis (Medical Xpress) -- European scientists dig into atherosclerotic plaque formation processes to investigate the part played by inflammation and vascular wall remodelling. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-role-inflammation-atherosclerosis.html Medical research Tue, 01 May 2012 09:50:10 EST news255084589