New Method For Directing And Filming Blood Vessels Developed

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Fri, 03/28/2008 - 19:00

A new method of filming blood-vessel cells that move in accordance with targeted signals has been developed.

The method can also be used to study how migration of cancer cells and nerves can be controlled. Formation of new blood cells and lymph vessels takes place with a number of different diseases.

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