Doubling chromosomes in stem cells enhances heart cell contraction strength and speed

Doubling chromosomes in stem cells enhances heart cell contraction strength and speed

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The Regenerative Medicine Project is exploring therapeutic strategies by modifying human induced pluripotent stem cells. This approach includes doubling the chromosomes in these stem cells, which results in heart cells exhibiting stronger and faster contractions. This development could have implications for improving treatments for heart diseases.

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