World-First Trial of Lab-grown Blood Could Revolutionize Treatment of Rare Disorders

Medicine & Technology Nov 08, 2022

Two patients in the UK received tiny doses of blood grown in a laboratory as part of the world-first trial that will investigate how it behaves inside the body. Read the article to know the full details of the study.

Breathing Problem as Post-COVID Symptom: MRI Scan Reveals Abnormality in Oxygen After Infection in Symptomatic Patients

Jul 01, 2022

A new imaging technique through an MRI scan shows where the breathing problem of a post-COVID patient comes from. Read to know more about this COVID-19 effect.

Fight Against COVID-19: New Approach Involving Red Blood Cells, A Potential New Vehicle for Vaccine Delivery

Mar 14, 2022

Researchers developed a new approach in the fight against COVID-19. Find out how reengineering red blood cells may help in the delivery of vaccines.

Cavefish Survives in Deep Caverns for Long Periods, How Can It Endure Low-Oxygen Environment?

Mar 12, 2022

Research found cavefish survive a low-oxygen environment. Read on and find out if other species can endure the same environment uninterrupted for long periods.

Travel in Space Impacts Human Health As It Can Destroy Red Blood Cells Quicker Than on Earth

Jan 15, 2022

A Canadian study recently showed that 50 percent more blood cells are destroyed when traveling in space and this continues for however long the mission takes.

Scientists Develop Artificial RBCs That Mimic Natural Ones With Added Extra Abilities

Jun 04, 2020

Scientists have made synthetic red blood cells possessing all the key features of a natural RBC, which is a first of its kind. These artificial cells were created to mimic the original ones and with a few more provisions.