The human heart may have a hidden ability to repair itself (news.ki.se) 4 points by cryptozeus 1y ago ↗ HN
[–] wumeow 1y ago ↗ Why did evolution see fit to limit the ability of the heart and the brain to regenerate cells? [–] cmrx64 1y ago ↗ My guess is that controlling proliferation in these organs prevents cancers or disturbing a structure that is “already working fine”, where small changes can reduce the functioning, and where tissue downtime isn’t feasible.
[–] cmrx64 1y ago ↗ My guess is that controlling proliferation in these organs prevents cancers or disturbing a structure that is “already working fine”, where small changes can reduce the functioning, and where tissue downtime isn’t feasible.
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