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Donor Hearts and Aging Research

Updated 2026-09-28 11:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

A study finds that donor hearts can take on the age of their new bodies after transplant. Young hearts in older bodies show signs of accelerated aging, while older hearts in younger bodies appear rejuvenated.

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Scientific American

Donor hearts may take on the age of their new bodies

After transplant, young hearts in both mice and humans showed signs of accelerated aging in older bodies, while older hearts in younger bodies seemed rejuvenated

2026-09-28 10:00 UTC