red blood cells

A coordinated effort between the stroma, the immune system, and the skin microbiome restores damaged skin.

Innovative carriers and delivery strategies may improve gene therapy efficacy and safety.

Alpha thalassemia was once a fatal diagnosis. Now, a clinical trial tests if administering a mother’s stem cells in utero may cure kids before they’re born.

Facing donor shortages and storage limitations, researchers are developing synthetic red blood cells, platelets, and plasma and combining them into artificial blood.

Red blood cells may play a role in COVID-19 and other infections.

When a research question can’t be answered using the tools available, bioengineer Kiana Aran makes new tools. Recently, she developed a new type of brain-on-a-chip to answer questions about the blood brain barrier.

New technology turns red blood cells into artificial antigen-presenting cells. These cells activate T cells to attack HPV-driven cancers.