National Geographic·2026-10-12 19:00· 22 d agoFeaturedRecommendation92.08

Unlocking the Mysteries of the ‘Mini Brain’ Inside Your Heart

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一项小鼠研究显示，心脏内约4万个神经元组成的“迷你大脑”并非只是大脑信号的中转站，而是主动调节心跳并在压力下防止心律失常。这一发现可能催生针对特定神经回路、副作用更小的心脏病新疗法。

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