Growing blood vessel network in the mouse retina: (IMAGE)

Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association

Growing blood vessel network in the mouse retina:

Caption

Cells of the inner vessel wall - the endothelial cells (turquoise/white) - migrate into the surrounding tissue to form new connections there.

Credit

Michael Potente, MDC

Usage Restrictions

Only use in course of reporting about this study.

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.