Synthetic blood

DNA: Lab-grown blood given to people in clinical trials

For the first time in human history, scientists have succeeded in preparing artificial blood in the lab and has been transfused to two people. However, only a few drops of this blood were added, so that their effect in the human body could be detected. These clinical trials have been done in the UK. See complete analysis of blood made in the lab in DNA

Nov 09, 2022, 00:06 AM IST

Whale protein could hold key to synthetic blood

Proteins that allow deep-diving whales to remain active while holding their breath for up to two hours could help create life-saving synthetic blood for human patients, researchers, including one of Indian-origin, suggest.

Sep 27, 2015, 18:45 PM IST