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Transplanted hearts adjust their biological age to that of their host
Researchers found donor hearts adopt the biological age of recipients, with 11 human transplants and mouse grafts showing the same pattern.
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Transplanted hearts adjust their biological age to that of their host
Nature, Published online: 28 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03043-wTracking the biological age of grafted organs suggests that donor pools could be expanded to boost organ availability.
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What happens to organs after transplantation? Hearts from young donors age rapidly in the bodies of older recipients, while older hearts are rejuvenated inside young ones.
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