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New Biological Pacemaker

By | December 18, 2012

In guinea pigs, the insertion of a single gene can transform ordinary heart cells into pacemaker cells that regulate cardiac rhythm.

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Omega-3s: Fishing for a Mechanism

By | November 1, 2012

Despite abundant evidence supporting their ability to help prevent and treat cardiovascular disease, the therapeutic effectiveness of fish oil–derived fatty acids remains controversial.

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Glass Hearts

By | October 26, 2012

A glassblowing company in California crafts beautiful vascular models for cardiologists, medical device developers, and the odd installation artist.

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Robot Mends Hearts in Britain

By | October 24, 2012

A remote-controlled robot helps British surgeons repair heart defects.

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Snake Heart Balloons After Meal

By | October 28, 2011

The Burmese python’s heart triples in size after a nice big meal, thanks in part to a special blend of fatty acids.

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Repairing hearts

By | June 9, 2011

Paul Riley of University College London discusses his new research, published June 8th in Nature.

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Repairing hearts

By | June 8, 2011

Upon activation, a novel population of resident cardiac cells forms new muscle after damage

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The Heart of the Matter

By | April 1, 2011

Are miRNAs useful for tracking and treating cardiovascular disease?

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Calcium Kicks

By | March 1, 2011

Editor's choice in physiology

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