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Some already speak about the Holy Grail of the medical research. For others, it is a reminder of the methods used by doctor Frankenstein. American scientists have succeeded in bringing a dead heart back to life. The first experiments took place in the University of Minnesota. Researchers removed all the cells from the dead heart of a rat, leaving only the organic proteins. The next step was to insert stem cells, taken from a newborn mouse. Four days later, the spectacular results left them speechless. Not only did the heart beat again, but also it started to pump blood, as well. Researchers are optimistic that this technique could lead to ways of synthesising bespoke tissues, like pancreas, kidneys and liver. But before this method leads in building human hearts and other organs, it will take at least 10 years. More details in the following address.

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