Chinese scientists grow heart’s ‘master conductor’ that could one day replace pacemakers

In a breakthrough, Shanghai scientists have cultivated the world's first lab-grown sinoatrial node using human stem cells. This tiny, self-beating organoid mimics the heart's natural pacemaker, offering immense potential for studying cardiac issues and developing advanced biological pacemaker therapies. Researchers successfully replicated embryonic development signals, paving the way for future transplant strategies.