Scientists are reporting that a three-year, multi-million pound Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service project is on course to reach its ambitious target of creating a limitless, long lasting, virus-free artificial blood supply.
An artificial substitute for human blood – the Holy Grail for A&E departments and battlefield surgeons – could soon be a reality, thanks to the pioneering work of Scottish laboratories.
Scientists are reporting that a three-year, multi-million pound Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service project is on course to reach its ambitious target of creating a limitless, long lasting, virus-free artificial blood supply.