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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 new type of cell that helps regulate blood vessel growth in the heart, potentially unlocking new ways to repair hearts after injury. The breakthrough could one day help heart attack survivors regrow healthy tissue instead of forming scars.
Scientists discovered that our brains light up in a coordinated pattern several seconds before we approach someone, revealing social behavior starts long before any visible action. The strength of this brain signal also predicts how naturally social a person tends to be.