For the past 15 years or so, much of heart repair research has focused on developing stem cell treatments and not making much progress. (dianeatwood.com)
A FATTY apron of tissue called the omentum, which sits over the stomach and intestines, may be the perfect spot to grow patches of cells for heart repair. (newscientist.com)
«Using models such as zebrafish and neonatal mice that regenerate their hearts naturally, we can begin to identify important molecules that enhance heart repair,» said Ellen Lien, PhD, of The Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles. (sciencedaily.com)