Researchers have taken an in-depth look at how the zebrafish can completely regenerate the heart after extensive damage. Molecular mechanisms to address heart disease therapy could be the next step.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death and disability in many European countries. The EU-funded CARDIOGEN (The molecular mechanisms of heart regeneration) study specifically investigated regeneration of heart muscle, the myocardium, a controversial issue in heart research circles.
Further details: Damaged heart repair mechanisms identified