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Scientists discover the heart makes new cells.(CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE NEWSBRIEFS)
Many organs create new cells to repair damage. Bones, for example, heal themselves following a fracture. Until recently, it was thought the heart was an exception. But the results of Swedish research published in the April 3, 2009 issue of Science found the heart continues to produce muscle cells called cardiomyocytes throughout life. The process is slow, however, and becomes slower as we ...
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