Instead, subtle but crucial differences in heart anatomy and function have emerged in response to unique environmental challenges. Cardiac disease. While our current research has shed light on the ...

A researcher holds a customized, 3D-printed heart made to mimic the shape and behavior of a patient's heart. (Melanie Gonick/MIT) Engineers can now print three-dimensional replicas of a human ...

With the ability to explore lifelike human bodies layer by layer, students can analyze complex organ structures and simulate physiological functions, such as blood circulation and heart motion.