Turning Back the Clock to Repair Hearts
Scientists has discovered a way to reverse the aging of heart cells in mice to regenerate and restore heart function after a heart attack. Continue reading Turning Back the Clock to Repair Hearts
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Carbon Nanotubes Restore Electrical Signals to Damaged Hearts
Scientists are using carbon nanotubes to help damaged heart tissue, scarred from heart attacks, to function healthily again. Continue reading Carbon Nanotubes Restore Electrical Signals to Damaged Hearts
“Cyborg” Human Organ Grown in a Dish
To achieve seamless cell-electronics interfacing, researchers have developed cyborg organs by growing human heart tissue together with dispersed, flexible electronics. Read Anqi Zhang’s article to learn more about cyborg organs! Continue reading “Cyborg” Human Organ Grown in a Dish
An Electrifying New Role for the Immune System in Heart Health
by Giulia Notarangelo figures by Rebecca Clements The human body fights off noxious intruders on a daily basis to maintain our health and prevent disease. The army of cells that is responsible for leading this fight is called the immune system. The immune system is comprised of a myriad of cells, each having their own defense strategy. Among these cells are the macrophages. As their … Continue reading An Electrifying New Role for the Immune System in Heart Health