D printed blood vessels on glass that mimic blood vessel anatomy and the fluid dynamics of blood flow could be an invaluable ...

Researchers have recreated a miniature human bone marrow system that mirrors the real structure found inside our bones. The ...

In a surprising discovery, a 'sticky molecule' that occurs naturally in our blood vessels could be both a culprit behind ...

Every year, 12 million people worldwide suffer a stroke; many die or are permanently impaired. Currently, drugs are ...

The endothelium is a cell layer that lines the body’s blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. These cells are necessary to maintain healthy organs, tissues, and overall body function. The cells of the ...

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from your heart. They have thick walls and a muscular layer that keeps your blood moving. Arteries can be as wide as a nickel (about two centimeters). They are the ...

Blood clotting, also known as coagulation, is a critical biological mechanism to prevent excessive blood loss in the event of an injury to a blood vessel. During this complex process, a cascade of ...

Surgeons in the United States perform nearly 600,000 coronary artery stent procedures and bypass surgeries every year.

A new 3D printing technique is generating anatomically accurate replicas of blood vessels in just two hours. The device so ...