The cells that line the blood vessels in our brains are highly selective. By deciding which molecules are allowed in and out ...

The formation of blood vessels is a complex process involving the interplay of proteins and mechanic forces. In two studies, a research team has uncovered new mechanisms in blood vessel formation. The ...

3D printed blood vessels on glass that mimic blood vessel anatomy and the fluid dynamics of blood flow could be an invaluable tool in studying the causes of stroke, new research from a University of ...

Miniature organs on a chip could allow us to do scientific studies with great precision, without having to resort to animal testing. The main problem, however, is that artificial tissue needs blood ...

Increase in blood pressure and intraocular pressure over time is associated with narrower and more twisted small blood vessels in the retina. Researchers assessed 2089 individuals from a Danish cohort ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Microplastics in the bloodstream may cause blockages the brain and affect our brain functioning and behavior, according ...

The formation of blood vessels is a complex process involving the interplay of proteins and mechanic forces. In two studies, a research team at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel, Switzerland, ...

How can we investigate the effects of a new drug? How can we better understand the interaction between different organs to grasp the systemic response? In biomedical research, so-called ...