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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Red blood cells sometimes behave like immune cells
Red blood cells may play a role in COVID-19 and other infections.
Engineers developed a blood brain barrier on a chip
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.
Genetically-engineered red blood cells help train T cells to fight tumors
New technology turns red blood cells into artificial antigen-presenting cells. These cells activate T cells to attack HPV-driven cancers.
