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Confocal micrograph of green and pink patches of cells.

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2012

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Confocal micrograph of green and pink patches of cells

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Scientists showed that transplanted human heart cells (green) could beat in sync with neighboring guinea pig cells (pink) and prevent abnormal rhythms.

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Shiba et al., courtesy of Nature.

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Scientists showed that transplanted human heart cells (green) could beat in sync with neighboring guinea pig cells (pink) and prevent abnormal rhythms.

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NIH Research Matters

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Confocal micrograph of green and pink patches of cells.

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