Heart Regeneration Possible With Stem Cells

Try imagining filling a hole in your heart by regrowing the tissue. It is a reality in salamanders, while the possibility is still being explored in people. A recent discovery that newt hearts can regenerate may pave the way to new therapies in people who need to have damaged tissue replaced with healthy tissue. Heart disease is the leading cause of deaths in the United States. Preventative measures like healthful diets and lifestyles help ward off ...