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Watch these robotic fish swim to the beat of human heart cells

This synthetic fish is powered by human heart cells. Scientists say that they could help lead the way toward building replacement hearts from human tissue. Michael Rosnach, Keel Yong Lee, Sung-Jin Park, Kevin Kit Parker hide caption

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Michael Rosnach, Keel Yong Lee, Sung-Jin Park, Kevin Kit Parker

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Watch these robotic fish swim to the beat of human heart cells

February 10, 2022 • Tiny, robotic fish powered by human heart cells suggest that scientists are getting closer to their goal of building replacement hearts from living tissue.

Watch these robotic fish swim to the beat of human heart cells

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