An organ that stores red blood cells for emergencies. A new ‘storehouse’ function ascribed to the spleen, and reducing laboratory waste by reusing vials, in our weekly dip into Nature’s archive.

Melbourne researchers have made a world first breakthrough into creating blood stem cells that closely resemble those in the human body. And the discovery could soon lead to personalised ...

In January 2024, the American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage, reporting the lowest number of blood donations in 20 years. Estimating a 40% drop in donors over two decades, the Red ...

A team led by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University is receiving $5.4 million from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop technologies for loading red blood cells with ...

While all donated blood is tested for a variety of things, it does not necessarily test for leukemia. People should be reassured that all blood goes through screening to ensure its safety.

The American Red Cross announced Monday the organization faces a blood shortage so severe it cannot provide enough blood to some hospitals that need it for patients. The Washington D.C.-based ...

The United States is facing an emergency blood shortage, according to the American Red Cross, and there is growing concern that a combination of severe winter weather and seasonal respiratory ...

Red blood cells are complex — there's much more to blood types than A, B and O. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Many ...

Bats modify their red blood cells to become thicker and more rigid when they hibernate – and if we can figure out how, people might one day be able to copy the process for medical treatments or ...

Researchers have successfully identified the four keys that unlock the genetic code of skin cells and reprogramme them to start producing red blood cells instead. The findings could lead to ...