Water flow plays a surprising role in the formation of new blood vessels as zebrafish develop, RIKEN researchers have ...

All blood vessels are specifically structured to perform their function. For example, a capillary is microscopically thin to allow gases to exchange, the arteries are tough and flexible to cope ...

Real-time imaging shows how plastic-stuffed cells form clumps that affect mouse movement.

Using patient-averaged clinical data, Wild created two models of this carotid bifurcation ... vessels were more likely to retain buildup of plaque. At these high-risk carotid junctions, blood flow ...

The healthy blood vessel will be attached to the heart above and below a blockage to allow blood to bypass the obstruction and flow more freely. Once your surgeon confirms that blood is ...

If the development of blood vessels in the placenta is impaired, fetal growth retardation may result. Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the Mannheim Medical Faculty of ...

Maintaining healthy blood flow to the brain is important for its function, as the brain is a highly active organ which requires a huge amount of energy. Blood vessels are equipped with processes that ...

All blood vessels are specifically structured to perform their function. For example, a capillary is microscopically thin to allow gases to exchange, the arteries are tough and flexible to cope ...