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Beyond the heart, the study hints that other transplantable organs could benefit from improved cold storage methods using a simple diuretic.

In biology classes from high school through university, I learned that mitochondria are little objects that reside within ...

A new discovery could mean more donor hearts are available for heart transplant, giving more people a second chance at life.

A new discovery by Mayo Clinic researchers could mean more donor hearts are available for heart transplant, giving more people a second chance at life.

Researchers have discovered a new molecular process that occurs when donor hearts are preserved in cold storage which contributes to failure after transplant, a study in both humans and animals shows.

Researchers have discovered a new molecular process that occurs when donor hearts are preserved in cold storage which ...

The truth is clear: Animal models aren’t just helpful; they’re irreplaceable. They remain central to understanding the ...

A new Ohio State University study reveals that men and women have different genes driving heart rhythm. This may explain why ...

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