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Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have developed a biodegradable patch that shows promise in treating congenital heart defects in infants. The patch, made from laboratory-engineered tissue, aims to correct heart defects and reduce the need for invasive surgeries. Unlike current patches, which are non-living and non-degradable, the new patch is designed to integrate with the heart and last for the patient's lifetime. The patch is created using a technique called electrospinning, where nanofibers are combined with living cells to form a scaffold. Further testing is needed before the patch can be used in humans, but researchers are optimistic about its potential in treating heart conditions. [Extracted from the article] |
