The Origins of Our Blood May Not Be What We Thought
Groundbreaking New Research Upends Understanding of How Blood Is Formed ‘Barcoding’ studies discovered two independent sources for blood cells in mice. If confirmed in humans,…
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Blood Clots in COVID-19 Patients Triggered by “Rogue” Antibodies
The finding brings researchers closer to finding the exact cause of inflammation and clotting in severe COVID-19 patients. Scientists have discovered that “rogue” antibodies found…
Incredible 3D Video Microscopy Shows Human White Blood Cells Use Molecular Paddles to Swim
Human white blood cells, known as leukocytes, swim using a newly described mechanism called molecular paddling, researchers report in the Biophysical Journal. This microswimming mechanism…
New Method to Boost Supply of Life-Saving Blood Stem Cells
Haematopoietic stem cell scarcity is one of the biggest barriers to the development of new and improved treatments for blood cancers and disorders. Researchers at…
Scientists Create Synthetic Red Blood Cells That Mimic Natural Ones, Plus Have New Abilities
Scientists have tried to develop synthetic red blood cells that mimic the favorable properties of natural ones, such as flexibility, oxygen transport and long circulation…
Research Shows E-Cigarette Flavors Are Toxic to White Blood Cells
Sugar and spice are not so nice, at least when it comes to vaping or inhalation. Exposure to e-cigarette flavoring chemicals and liquids can cause…
Rejuvenating Blood by Re-Programming Stem Cells
In a new study, researchers from Lund University detail how they succeeded in rejuvenating the blood of mice by re-programming the stem cells that produce…
Molecular Analysis of Dinosaur Osteocytes Indicates Presence of Endogenous Molecules
20 years ago, Mary Schweitzer discovered that she spotted the effects of what could only be described as a red blood cell in a slice…
