Blood Vessel Growth Simulation (VIDEO) University of Utah This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Caption This University of Utah computer simulation accurately predicted how tiny blood vessels, grow, branch and interconnect depending on the density of the "extracellular matrix" of collagen in which they grow. In the simulation, the network of blood vessels on the left grows more quickly than on the right because the collagen matrix is less dense on the left side of the simulation and more dense on the right side. The research is aimed at eventual treatments to provide blood supply to tissues damaged by diabetes and heart attacks and to skin grafts and implanted ligaments and tendons. Credit Lowell Edgar, University of Utah Usage Restrictions None 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.