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Scientists discover a surprising 'brain' hidden inside the heart
Published 24 July 2026 ยท science
A surprising new scientific study has revealed that the heart has a small network of neurons capable of controlling essential bodily functions. The research conducted
A surprising new scientific study has revealed that the heart has a small network of neurons capable of controlling essential bodily functions. The research conducted at Yale University in US, was published in July 2026 in the scientific journal Cell. It revealed that this nervous system participates in regulating heartbeats and also protects the organ during physical or physiological stress situations.
Published: July 24, 2026 โข 12:19 PM IST ยท Updated: July 24, 2026 โข 12:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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A surprising new scientific study has revealed that the heart has a small network of neurons capable of controlling essential bodily functions.
The research conducted at Yale University in US, was published in July 2026 in the scientific journal Cell.
It revealed that this nervous system participates in regulating heartbeats and also protects the organ during physical or physiological stress situations.