Researchers operate lab-grown heart cells by remote control
Date | 18th, May 2018 |
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Source | Phys.org - Scientific News Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and their collaborators have developed a technique that allows them to speed up or slow down human heart cells growing in a dish on command—simply by shining a light on them and varying its intensity. The cells are grown on a material called graphene, which converts light into electricity, providing a more realistic environment than standard plastic or glass laboratory dishes.