The heart, in a way, is the body's motor. Its job is to pump and circulate blood around the body to provide oxygen to all of our other tissues. Because of its key role, cardiac trouble and dysfunction mean serious health concerns. This is responsible for one in every four deaths … [Read more...] about This miniature heart could help cure heart disease
Blood
Scientists convert type A blood to ‘universal’ with the help of gut bacteria
Everyone inherits a certain blood type – A, B, AB, or O – which also determines the type of blood you can receive via transfusion. Inject a recipient with an incompatible type, and the reaction can be fatal. The difference between the various blood types centers on the sugar … [Read more...] about Scientists convert type A blood to ‘universal’ with the help of gut bacteria