The heart does have a limited ability to heal itself — and a genetic 'trick' can harness this.
This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution
Access options
Subscribe to this journal
Receive 51 print issues and online access
$199.00 per year
only $3.90 per issue
Rent or buy this article
Prices vary by article type
from$1.95
to$39.95
Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout
References
Senyo, S. E. et al. Nature http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature11682 (2012).
Eulalio, A. et al. Nature http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature11739 (2012).
Related links
Related links in Nature Research
Related external links
Talking 'bout regeneration
The Nature Podcast speaks to Matthew Steinhauser and Mauro Giacca about the results
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Smith, K. Heart cells coaxed to divide and conquer. Nature (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nature.2012.11964
Published:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/nature.2012.11964