Developing organs adapt dynamically to meet the changing needs of a growing organism. A study in zebrafish reveals surprising patterns of muscle growth that reshape the heart as it matures. See Article p.479
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Yelon, D. Heart under construction. Nature 484, 459–460 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/484459a
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