Blood clot researchers could benefit from a new device that mimics a human vein, replacing the need for animals for some studies. The vein-on-a-chip model has been developed by scientists at the ...

Norwegian startup ClexBio is bioengineering human veins to implant inside a patient’s body. Together with CSEM, a Swiss R&D centre, the company has built a prototype bioreactor to grow the veins.

Varicose veins are often seen as a cosmetic issue, but they can signal deeper health concerns. In many cases, they indicate poor venous circulation in the legs, caused by weakened or faulty vein ...