Light-stimulated genes may replace pacemakers

Scientists at Israel’s Technion have injected the heart with light-stimulated genes and used pulses of light to regulate the heart, just like a mechanical pacemaker.

http://www.timesofisrael.com/pacemakers-could-be-passe-with-new-genetic-therapy/

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