Making blood in the lab
Facing donor shortages and storage limitations, researchers are developing synthetic red blood cells, platelets, and plasma and combining them into artificial blood.
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Exercise mimicking drugs boost brain health
Exercise-induced molecules may inspire the next generation of neuroprotective drugs.
Platelets take down bacteria with the help of a trusty anti-viral
The common flu treatment, Tamiflu, may help treat lethal bloodstream staph infections.
