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Scientists grew tiny heart-like tissues with CVD in a lab dish, using stem cells

Research has the potential to revolutionise heart disease treatment in older adults

13-Feb-2024

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Scientists at UEL created a "heart in a dish" with cardiovascular disease (CVD) using stem cells.

This miniature heart mimics a real heart, offering a tool to study CVD without animal experiments.

The research aims to understand how aging affects CVD and develop better treatments.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is used to analyze tiny changes in heart contractions, potentially predicting disease earlier.

This research offers hope for revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment of age-related heart conditions.

The work is part of UEL's "Year of Science" and aligns with their focus on health and technological advancements.

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University of East London (UEL)

One of the oldest educational institutions in London

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Heart Disease, Ageing Research
Scientists grew tiny heart-like tissues with CVD in a lab dish, using stem cells