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Researchers discovered a new type of heart cell in zebrafish that acts like a biological brake pedal, telling blood vessels when to stop growing. This breakthrough could help unlock the secret to regenerating damaged human hearts.
Researchers discovered a protein that acts like a master switch for cholesterol, potentially opening doors to new heart disease treatments. The breakthrough could offer an alternative to statins by controlling harmful cholesterol before it even forms.
A Dallas researcher who discovered how to dramatically lower bad cholesterol just won one of cardiology's highest honors. Her work has already led to life-saving drugs now used worldwide.