Bioengineered blood vessels | Virus in chronic wounds | Muscular dystrophy

April 9, 2019 Edition Bioengineered vessels transform into living blood vessels Bioengineered vessels that were implanted in people to aid with kidney dialysis matured into living blood vessels, showing that they can be integrated into human tissues. Virus helps bacteria evade immune system Researchers discovered how a type of virus that infects bacteria can help the bacteria escape the immune system and cause chronic wound infections. Small molecule targets cause of adult onset muscular dystrophy Researchers designed a small molecule that, in mice, blocks the mutated RNA responsible for adult onset muscular dystrophy. The findings suggest a new avenue to develop therapeutics. Popular Stories Weekend catch-up can’t counter chronic sleep deprivation Reduced-calorie diet lowers signs of inflammatory bowel disease How disrupted sleep may lead to heart disease Supportive parenting can reduce child’s anxiety Comparing treatments for atrial fibrillation