British scientists create blood in the laboratory that could be used in transfusions in just two years

Fiona MacRae
Mail Online
October 27, 2011

Artificial blood created from stem cells could be tested on Britons within  two years.

The scientists behind the research, which could provide industrial scale quantities of blood, believe it will transform transfusions by preventing hospital shortages, and save thousands of lives on battlefields and at the scene of car crashes.

Heart transplant, bypass and cancer patients would also benefit from having a guaranteed supply of blood on hand for their surgery.

The ‘holy grail’ of blood research, the man-made blood would be free of infections that have blighted natural supplies and could be given to almost everyone regardless of   blood group.

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This article was posted: Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 6:33 am

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