Scientists Discover Network of Neurons in the Heart

A new study from Yale University, published in Cell in July 2026, reveals that the human heart contains a small network of neurons capable of controlling essential bodily functions, challenging previous understanding of the organ.

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Scientists discover a surprising 'brain' hidden inside the heart

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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Scientists Discover Network of Neurons in the Heart

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