How a game-changing transplant could treat dying organs - National Geographic

Early success with a procedure called a mitochondrial transplant offers a glimmer of hope for people fighting for survival after cardiac arrest, stroke, and more.

If you saw six-year-old Avery in her dance class today, youd never guess that she almost died from a heart defect. She underwent her first open heart surgery shortly after birth, and the procedure le… [+15451 chars]

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