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Maglev titanium heart now whirs inside the chest of a live patient

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For the first time, the fully mechanical heart made by BiVACOR, which uses the same technology as high-speed rail lines, has been implanted inside a human being. The feat marks a major step in keeping people alive as they wait for heart transplants.Con… Continue reading Maglev titanium heart now whirs inside the chest of a live patient→

Conductive carbon fibers bridge busted electrical circuits in the hearts of mice

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A beating heart relies on a healthy circuitry of electrical signals to maintain a steady rhythm, and when that system breaks down it can lead to grave consequences. Pacemakers and medications can be enlisted to correct these kinds of irregula… Continue reading Conductive carbon fibers bridge busted electrical circuits in the hearts of mice→