Science News for April 9, 2011

Roberto Bolli discusses cardiac stem cell treatment for heart failure at Cannon Lecture

Cardiac stem cell treatment is being explored as an option for treating heart failure. Dr. Bolli's study, SCIPIO, aims to perfect a technique using a patient's own cardiac stem cells to regenerate dead heart muscle after a heart attack. Results show promising improvements in patients' physical capabilities and ejection fraction.

SourceAmerican Physiological Society·DateApr 9, 2011

Positioning enzymes with ease

Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a superior method for immobilizing enzymes on surfaces, enabling precise control over their orientation. This technique uses high-affinity peptides to covalently bind enzymes, increasing efficiency and stability.

SourceArizona State University·JournalPLOS ONE·DateApr 9, 2011