Embryonic Heart Cells Thrive Only in an Environment That's Just Right

(PhysOrg.com) -- Cellular engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have determined that cardiomyocytes, the specialized cells that form the heart muscle, thrive when cultured in an environment that mimics their own elastic nature but falter, weaken or die when “grown” on stiffer or softer materials.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news150568853.html">Embryonic Heart Cells Thrive Only in an Environment That's Just Right</a></p> <p>(PhysOrg.com) -- Cellular engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have determined that cardiomyocytes, the specialized cells that form the heart muscle, thrive when cultured in an environment that mimics their own elastic nature but falter, weaken or die when “grown” on stiffer or softer materials.</p>