Yale Scientists Find Tiny Neural Network Inside Heart That Regulates Heartbeat
Researchers at Yale University have discovered that the heart contains a small network of neurons capable of independently controlling key bodily functions. The findings were published in the scientific journal Cell in July 2026. This internal nervous system plays a role in regulating the heartbeat and helps protect the heart during physical or physiological stress. The discovery challenges the traditional understanding of how heart function is controlled by the body.
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