RIKEN researchers have imitated the formation of organs in the lab by "hacking" certain signaling pathways that guide the development of connective tissues in the embryo, which support the formation ...

During venipuncture, pressure differences between the vein and the vacuum in the Vacutainer forces blood into the tube. Image by Tannim101 (CC BY 3.0) During venipuncture, pressure differences between ...

A puzzle for millennia, the movement of blood through the body was solved by an English physician in the 17th century, paving the way for modern medical technologies. What do chemotherapy, dialysis, ...

Good blood circulation is a key foundation of overall health, yet it often goes unnoticed until problems arise. Proper blood flow maintains adequate flow of oxygen and nutrients to all of the body's ...

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Every day, your heart pumps about 10 pints of blood 60,000 miles around your body through your circulatory system. That system is made up of blood vessels, the tubes that carry blood throughout your ...