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Scientists develop 'fake' blood

By T.K. Randall
July 17, 2010 · Comment icon 14 comments

Image Credit: US Army
Scientists in the US have developed a type of fake blood for use in treating wounded soldiers on the battlefield.
American scientists have developed 'artificial' blood that could soon be used to treat wounded soldiers in battle.


Source: Daily Mail | Comments (14)




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Comment icon #5 Posted by queen.overthink 14 years ago
Only a matter of time before the vampires come out of the coffin now? I fear you know me too well... This blood could save people's lives. Good luck to them I say. I agree!
Comment icon #6 Posted by Cetacea 14 years ago
I fear you know me too well... I know because it's the first thing I thought on reading the headline I was actually thinking as I looked at the topic, this is a serious scientific advancement, I should not be referencing a TV show about vampires, I should say something profound and intelligent but then I saw your comment.... I agree! Me too. It also means I have to feel less guilty about not wanting to donate blood because I'm petrified of people taking my blood.
Comment icon #7 Posted by queen.overthink 14 years ago
I know because it's the first thing I thought on reading the headline I was actually thinking as I looked at the topic, this is a serious scientific advancement, I should not be referencing a TV show about vampires, I should say something profound and intelligent but then I saw your comment.... Well then you're obviously the same as me in that when it comes to that TV show, profound and intelligent pretty much goes out the window from the get-go Me too. It also means I have to feel less guilty about not wanting to donate blood because I'm petrified of people taking my blood. You wouldn't mind ... [More]
Comment icon #8 Posted by Arpee 14 years ago
I don't understand why this stuff is announced publicly. Now, all of the other countries are going to copy and do the same thing for when THEY are in war or whatever. But, I like the idea.
Comment icon #9 Posted by Mac E 14 years ago
My concern is that it will be harmful in clinical trials. These may seem identical and without being a biologist, I wonder if the blood cells are produced the same way.
Comment icon #10 Posted by -Cult of the wolves- 14 years ago
Lets hope this stuff doesnt mutate into a virus that makes people crave blood.
Comment icon #11 Posted by meankitty 14 years ago
I got dibs on Vampire Bill!
Comment icon #12 Posted by stuntboy92 14 years ago
next they will be creating cyborg ninja's
Comment icon #13 Posted by Siara 14 years ago
And thus TrueBlood hits the marketplace!
Comment icon #14 Posted by Oen Anderson 14 years ago
0 negative comments, B positive. I give it an A+. Bloody good!


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