Bioengineering infant heart patches with the baby’s own heart cells - Science Nation

The video discusses the case of Jayden, a child with a complex heart defect, and the limitations of current synthetic heart patches. It introduces innovative research in regenerative medicine, focusing on creating living heart tissue from an infant's own cells. This involves using electrospinning to create a scaffold infused with stem cells, which can grow into healthy heart tissue. The potential of these bioengineered patches to improve outcomes for infants with heart defects is highlighted, offering hope for reducing the need for multiple surgeries.

What is the significance of using the infant's own tissue in heart repair?

In what ways could regenerative medicine change the treatment of heart defects in children?