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Exploring the complex genetics behind congenital heart diseaseUniversity of Nottingham | Professor John David Brook
Congenital heart disease affects around 1 in 133 newborn babies. Genetics play a large part in this, and in many cases there are complex interactions between many different genes. A genetic test called an ‘array-CGH’ can reveal more about t...
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Using stem cells to mend broken heartsImperial College London | Professor Sian Harding
The main goal of the Centre based at Imperial College London is to grow new, beating heart muscle to graft on to damaged hearts, helping them beat more strongly again. It’s an ambitious goal which involves cooperation between scientists at ...
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Studying the hERG channel’s role in abnormal heart rhythmUniversity of Bristol | Professor Jules Hancox
Suffering from an abnormal heart rhythm (a condition called arrhythmia) is a frightening and potentially life-threatening condition. New treatments are needed to help prevent them. Professor Jules Hancox and his team at the University of Br...
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Boosting activity of the heart protective enzyme HACE1University of Bath | Dr Stefan Bagby
Dr Stefan Bagby and colleagues at the University of Bath are working how to increase the activity of a protective enzyme called HACE1 in the heart. HACE1 protects the heart against high pressures and oxidative stress. When HACE1 is absent o...
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Developing biomarkers to personalise heart failure treatmentUniversity of Leicester | Professor Leong Ng
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is when the heart can still contract, but the heart muscle may be stiffer than normal, making it less efficient. This project aims to find signals in the blood, called biomarkers that c...
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Congenital heart disease - Finley and Louie's stories
Finley and Louie were both born with congenital heart defects. Here are their stories and how our research is revolutionising open-heart surgeries.
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Refining ablation methods to treat atrial fibrillationImperial College London | Professor Prapa Kanagaratnam
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm disorder that causes palpitations and breathlessness. The condition is caused by abnormal electrical activity originating from the veins that drain into the left atrium. Catheter ablation is...
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New consciously designed charity superstore has all the heart
We will opening a new store concept ‘Store of the Future’ on Thursday 1 May in Edinburgh’s Straiton Retail Park. We have always been committed to driving sustainability and we are now taking the next step in that journey.
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Boom expected in post pandemic fitness according to our new survey
The Covid-19 pandemic could lead to a surge of fitness enthusiasts, according to our new survey. As part of our MyMarathon campaign which asks people to take on a marathon distance (26.2 miles) over the month of June, we took a deep dive into the exercise habits of the UK.
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