Scientists use conductive plastic to mimic heart muscle cell signaling for first time
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Anders Törneholm
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Summary
Researchers at Linköping University (LiU) have achieved a breakthrough by using organic electronics based on conductive plastics to artificially mimic the ion signaling of heart muscle cells for the first time. Published in Nature Communications, this advancement could lead to new types of prostheses, heart implants, and sensors in the long term.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledFor the first time, scientists have succeeded in artificially mimicking the ion signalling of heart muscle cells.
To succeed, researchers at LiU have used organic electronics based on conductive plastics.
The findings, published in Nature Communications, open up for new types of prostheses, heart implants and sensors in the long term.
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