Scientists make synthetic red blood cells that mimic natural properties, and some extra features
The artificial blood cells can carry different payloads such as cancer therapies.
Tag: blood
Simple blood test can detect 50+ types of cancer before any symptoms even start
The coronavirus has all our attention now, but all the other problems in our society are still there.
We’re one step closer to fully-functioning artificial blood vessels
Mice first, then humans.
Scientists transform Type A blood to universal donor blood using enzyme treatment
This could end up saving many lives.
Scientists turn blood cells into neural stem cells, opening door for new regenerative therapies
It could be a game changer for patients suffering from paralysis and other nervous system problems.
Energy drinks have a profound effect on our blood vessels, new research shows
How can people drink this stuff in the first place is beyond me.
Blood for universal transfusions might be sourced from gut bacteria
Well, not literally -- but they'll help!
Australia’s ‘Man with the Golden Arm’ retires after saving 2.4 million babies — urges people to “break his record”
A rare antibody his body produces made his blood priceless to doctors.
What is the most common blood type?
Have you ever wondered why people around the world have different blood types?
Novel gene therapy may have cured hemophilia A
It could positively change the lives of thousands of people around the world.
Long-term exposure to mictrogravity can lower physical fitness down by half
And exercise doesn't fix it.
Oldest mammal blood found in 30-million-year-old tick fossilized in amber
The wildest things can get trapped in amber.
Immortal cells could usher in the age of plentiful, artificial blood for transfusions
Your body probably won't even tell the difference.
Blood-repelling surface might finally put an end to clotting in medical implants
The resulting material could spare thousands from having to deal with blood clots.
Paper centrifuge can separate blood into plasma in under two minutes, all manually. It weighs 2 grams and costs ¢20
Human ingenuity knows no limit.
Vampires might be on to something: blood from young humans rejuvenates old mice
It's the plot of a dark vampire movie.
Just days in the mountains can improve your blood for months
Just a few hours in the mountains can significantly change your bloodstream
A smart brain is not only big, but blood thirsty too
The brain needs a lot of blood to be smart.
Wearable artificial kidney may change how we perform dialysis forever
Dialysis on the go may soon become reality.
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