Once something is living - whether that’s a cell, tissue, or [the living valve] - it adapts on its own. Biology is like magic.’ Research published in Nature Communications Biology showed ...

The results are published in the journal Communications Biology. Heart valve replacement is a life-saving treatment, but it is rarely a long-term solution. Both mechanical and biological valves ...

Mechanical valves last longer, but blood can clot on them. A patient may need long-term medication that prevents blood clots developing. Biological valves are more likely to wear out.