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Modifying heart cell metabolism unlocks self-repair system after heart attack

The adult human heart is a reliable, resilient engine fueling our everyday lives while also being responsive enough to supercharge a Usain Bolt sprint or sustain a three-week bike race in the French Alps and Pyrenees.

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The adult human heart is a reliable, resilient engine fueling our everyday lives while also being responsive enough to supercharge a Usain Bolt sprint or sustain a three-week bike race in the French Alps and Pyrenees. This marvel of biological machinery lacks an internal mechanic, however, it cannot repair itself after a heart attack.

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