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Replacement blood vessels may be woven from bio-yarn

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When a damaged blood vessel has to be replaced, it’s important that the replacement be well-tolerated by the body. And while bioprinted blood vessels are one possibility, French scientists are now working on weaving the things out of collagen yarn.Cont… Continue reading Replacement blood vessels may be woven from bio-yarn→

More vaping-linked hospitalizations as study finds nicotine-free e-cigs can damage blood vessels

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New research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has shown nicotine-free e-cigarette vapor can have an immediate harmful effect on the body’s vascular function. The study was published as the CDC begins inve… Continue reading More vaping-linked hospitalizations as study finds nicotine-free e-cigs can damage blood vessels→