New Understanding of Cardiac Atrophy (IMAGE) Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Caption Scientists at Cincinnati Children's have discovered a molecular pathway that triggers potentially fatal cardiac atrophy. Finding a way to interrupt this process could help protect people during space travel. Credit Cincinnati Children's Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.