The MIT Press releases new book on the science of the heart from cardiac expert Dr. Sian Harding – EurekAlert

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The Exquisite Machine: The New Science of the Heart (20th September) offers unique and astonishing revelations about the human heart, uncovered by data from the very latest scientific advances. Sian E. Harding, a world leader in cardiac research, reveals some truly fascinating things that you probably didnt know about the heart:

Harding describes this explosion of new science including ultrafast imaging, gene editing, stem cells, artificial intelligence, and advanced sub-light microscopyand the crucial, real-world consequences they have for our health and well-being.

Sian E. Harding is Emeritus Professor of Cardiac Pharmacology in the National Heart and Lung Institute at Imperial College London, where she led the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences and the British Heart Founsation Centre for Cardiac Regeneration.

How the heart works, how it fails and what can be done about it. A remarkable read from a world renowned researcher.Stephen Westaby, author of theSunday Timesbest sellersFragile LivesandThe Knifes EdgeThis lively account on recent advances in heart research stands out by its accessibility to a broader audienceI just loved her analogies to pastry or "the heart as a city!Elisabeth Ehler, Professor of Cardiac Cell Biology, Kings College London, author ofCardiac Cytoarchitecture

Exquisitely packed with facts, this book relates all you need to know about the heart and shares a scientist's crystal ball of future treatments.Roy Taylor, Professor of Medicine and Metabolism, University of Newcastle, and author ofLife Without Diabetes

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