Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls. This buildup, called plaque, results in the thickening or hardening of the arteries, substantially ...

We examined the physiological rates of 2 freshwater mussel species, Lampsilis cardium and Amblema plicata, as they experienced rising temperatures in a controlled laboratory setting. We chose these ...

Discoveries of the invasive and damaging zebra mussels have been piling up in Western Colorado, with recent detections in Eagle County, the Colorado River, and other waterways. Zebra mussels — and ...

Scientists discovered a species off the Alabama coast that is part of group of mussels never before seen at such shallow depths. By Veronique Greenwood The creature was tiny, about the size and color ...

Freshwater mussels — often overlooked and endangered — play a critical role in filtering water across the country. Now, a ...

Zebra mussel veligers, the free-floating larval stage of the mussel, have been detected in the Colorado River and Government Highline Canal in Mesa County, which could have serious repercussions for ...

MIDLAND, Texas — An unexpected invader is contributing to Midland’s low water pressure: zebra mussels. The invasive species, known for wreaking havoc on lakes and rivers across North America, has now ...

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