Scientists discover a surprising 'brain' hidden inside the heart: Formed by neurons, it controls the heartbeat and protects the organ during stressful situations
- 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.
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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.
Sources: Times of India