Giving stem cells some support helps heal damaged hearts

Considering how important an organ it is, it's a shame that the heart is so bad at repairing itself. One heart attack is rarely the end of the problem, as scarring prevents healing and often leads to further attacks. Stem cells are an emerging solution, and now researchers at the Universities of Cambridge and Washington have combined heart muscle cells and supportive cells to help mend broken hearts.

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Category: Medical

Tags:

• Cambridge University
• Cells
• Heart
• Heart attack
• Heart Disease
• Stem Cells
• University of Washington

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