'Heart Attack in a Dish' (VIDEO)

University of California - San Diego

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This video shows how heart cells with mutations in the 9p21 locus respond to the stress induced by a heart attack. Before a heart attack (healthy condition), the cells beat in unison. When the heart tissue stiffens (fibrotic condition), the cells beat out of rhythm.

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Engler lab

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