CU Boulder researchers discover pythons' hearts grow 25% and become more efficient after feeding on large prey, which may inspire treatments for human heart diseases.
CU Boulder researchers found that pythons' hearts grow 25% and become more efficient after consuming large prey, while a set of specialized genes boost their metabolism. This can inspire new treatments for human heart diseases, such as cardiac fibrosis. By understanding the mechanisms behind this process, scientists hope to develop therapies that harness the snake's abilities to improve human heart health.
August 21, 2024
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