Episode 484
Cyborg Cardiac Patch
Cardiac cells grown on silicon grids are providing new insights into how the heart works
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
July 7, 20164m 29s
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Show Notes
A system for growing heart cells on a microscopic silicon grid that can eavesdrop on their electrical behaviour is giving scientists a much clearer picture of how the heart works and providing a way to test new drugs much more safely. Long term it could lead to the creation of a cardiac repair patch that could be "pasted in" to replace or control damaged heart tissue. The work's taking place in the lab of Harvard's Charles Lieber and he told Chris Smith about what they've been up to... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
nanotechnologycharles liebercardiomyocytescardiac patchheart modellingchris smithnaked scientists