Dr. Stephen Secor, University of Alabama (IMAGE) University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Caption The University of Alabama's Dr. Stephen Secor is on a team of researchers who identified three fatty acids involved in the extreme growth of Burmese pythons’ hearts following large meals and that could prove beneficial in treating diseased human hearts. Credit Office of Media Relations, The University of Alabama Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.