Maintaining a stable heartbeat is critical for survival. Your heart must constantly adapt its output to meet changing demands ...
A fish built from human heart cells that swims like a zebrafish could teach us how the human heart functions. The human heart can pump without signals from the brain, a feature known as automaticity.
The heart functions as a muscle which needs continuous movement for proper operation, according to Dr. London. The heart functions like other muscles because it requires regular use, to stay strong.