Discovery's Edge online issue

Here are highlights from the online issue of Discovery's Edge, Mayo Clinic's research magazine. You may cite and link to this publication as often as you wish. Republication is allowed with proper attribution. Please include the following subscription information as your editorial policies permit: Visit Discovery's Edge for subscription information.

Regenerating Heart Tissue Through Stem Cell Therapy

Read the details of how Mayo Clinic's unique stem cell technique restored strength and endurance to heart attack patients in three European countries. This groundbreaking study shows the feasibility of healing the heart from within, potentially avoiding transplants in some cases.

Reducing Radiation Exposure One Image at a Time

A Mayo Clinic team of researchers is finding new ways to use modern diagnostic tools such as CT scans, but with a fraction of prior levels of radiation. It's all about making patients safer while restoring their health.

A Full-Court Press on Understanding and Preventing Glaucoma

It's the leading cause of blindness in the world, sending thousands into darkness every year. A Mayo researcher is taking his search to the molecular level to discover better treatments, drugs, and approaches to glaucoma.

Eviction Notice for Biofilms and Prosthetic Joint Infections

Biofilms are the sticky infections that can occur on implanted devices and artificial joints. Mayo infectious disease experts are finding new ways to combat them and prevent them from happening.

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