Blood money
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the first successful human-to-human blood transfusion, conducted by James Blundell, an English obstetrician working just across the Thames from The Economist’s
Blood
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The transfusion debate
Cutting back on blood transfusions for the critically ill can actually improve some patients' chances of survival, according to a study that may have a far-reaching impact on the treatment of the
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Blood birth
Scientists discover that brain cells can change and become blood in time
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Sucking secrets
How do vampires suck blood? Well, the mythical nocturnal terrors may be using a protein that makes blood sucking easy. Chemists have uncovered the structure of a protein in the saliva of bloodsucking
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No mistakes
Matching blood from the scene of a crime to a suspect may soon be easier, thanks to an antibody test. Researchers say the test is quicker than conventional DNA tests, and also much cheaper. The
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New blood in old veins
As if by magic, scientists turn brain cells into blood: an achievement that could let cells develop their own tissues
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Life blood
Is donating blood beneficialfor your heart?
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Genetic defence
UK's child haemophiliacs are to be given genetically-engineered clotting agents to remove any risk of their contracting Creutzfeltd-Jacob disease (CJD), a government spokesperson announced
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New blood, new hope
Medical science finds a cheaper, better alternative for bone marrow transplant
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Bloody crisis
Awareness about the various techniques and voluntary blood donors can reduce the shortage of blood supply in Delhil
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Bad blood
according to a recent study, one in every 500 bottles of voluntarily donated blood in Mumbai, screened for the hiv virus could transmit aids . The study could pose fresh problems for