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cardiac regeneration

New hope for heart repair: a simpler way to deliver stem cells

June 20, 2026

Heart disease stays the top killer worldwide, and even after surviving a heart attack many patients face a slow slide into heart failure. Stem cells could fix damaged heart muscle, but most trials show only small improvements and no clear regrowth of healthy tissue. The biggest problem isn’t the cel

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The extraordinary heart of Spiny Mice

February 5, 2025

Imagine a tiny mouse with prickly fur that can fix its own heart. That's the fascinating story of the Spiny Mouse (Acomys cahirinus), which can repair damaged heart muscle and keep its heartbeat steady. The secret behind the Spiny Mouse's heart power lies in its ability to keep some baby-li