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Can we regenerate heart muscle with stem cells? | Chuck Murry

The heart is one of the least regenerative organs in the human body -- a big factor in making heart failure the number one killer worldwide. What if we could help heart muscle regenerate after injury? Physician and scientist Chuck Murry shares his groundbreaking research into using stem cells to grow new heart cells -- an exciting step towards realizing…

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  1. What’s the #1 Disease Killer in the Entire World at 2:11

    Heart disease is the #1 killer in the world. In the U.S, it’s the #1 reason people go to the hospital and the #1 reason of healthcare expense. Full answer

  2. What Makes Heart Disease So Deadly at 2:32

    The heart is the least generated organ in the human body. The plug of blood flow causes the heart to die quickly when the flow is interrupted. Full answer

  3. How Will Pluripotent Stem Cells Cure Heart Disease at 4:33

    The heart lack stem cells entirely. Pluripotent stem cells are the most potent stem cell type. Full answer

  4. How Did the First Heart Stem Cell Attempt Go? at 5:41

    Murry's team was able to get clumps of beating human heart muscle in a dish. Full answer

  5. Can We Actually Restore Function to the Injured Heart at 12:26

    Yes. The amount of blood that is squeezed out of the chamber of the heart with each beat is a ventricular ejection fraction. Full answer

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