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Seeing Liver for the Trees

The liver has a strikingly similar architecture to that of a tree: they both possess intricate branching and natural adaptability developed to keep us toxin-free and have the incredible ability to regenerate.  Read now.

The Heart: A Love Story

Today, the heart is a universal symbol of love and affection. No other icon comes close to being duplicated so many times. It’s clear: we heart hearts, but how did this organ get so popular? Read now.

When Art and Surgery Go Hand-in-Hand

On the morning of a complex aneurysm operation, vascular surgeon Virendra Patel, MD, comes in early, blocks off alone time, and sketches his patient's anatomies to create a surgical blueprint prior to stepping foot in the operating room. Read now.