SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 4, 2024Science Daily

The heart has its own 'brain'

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Researchers have discovered that the heart has its own complex nervous system, challenging previous beliefs about heart rhythm control. This "mini-brain" includes various neuron types, including pacemaker neurons, and could lead to new treatments for heart diseases like arrhythmias.

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