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This tiny, lab-grown heart organoid beats with potential! Shaped like a heart, these structures offer a unique view into development and disease. Scientists study them to uncover new ways to mend and heal damaged hearts, bringing hope for future treatments.

This image showcases a human heart organoid, a 3D, heart-like structure grown in the lab. 1 The vibrant turquoise color indicates cells expressing specific cardiac markers. These organoids are created using a sophisticated technique: human stem cells are seeded onto micropatterned surfaces. These patterns guide their organization and growth. Subsequently, small molecules are introduced to direct the stem cells to differentiate into various heart-like cells. This controlled environment allows scientists to study heart development and disease in a dish, offering unprecedented insights