Mouse heart in which Myc and Cyclin T1 are expressed, causing proliferation of heart muscle cells. (Cambridge University via SWNS)
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Scientists have developed a treatment that “reawakens” heart muscle cells so they start to divide and help repair damaged muscle.
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Dr. Catherine Wilson was a co-senior author of the study. (Cambridge University via SWNS)
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Cross sections of a whole mouse heart, following injection with the mRNA therapy modified to glow green. (Cambridge University via SWNS)
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Cross section of a whole mouse heart, following injection with the mRNA therapy. (Cambridge University via SWNS)
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Heart close up - the part lacking the cardiomyocytes (dark and blue only) has been damaged. (Cambridge University via SWNS)
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