The Long Quest for Artificial Blood

The Long Quest for Artificial Blood

2/16/2025

notes

the historical walk through of innovation in blood storage was absolutely fascinating and set the stage for the frontier of where we could go next.

more like this please.

link

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/02/10/the-long-quest-for-artificial-blood

summary

The quest for artificial blood has been underway for centuries, driven by the need for a readily available, safe, and universally compatible blood substitute. This article explores the history of blood transfusions, the challenges of creating effective artificial blood products, and the potential for synthetic blood to revolutionize trauma care and military medicine. It delves into the scientific research behind several different approaches, including the creation of artificial red blood cells and the use of nanoparticles. The article highlights the limitations of current blood supplies and the promising possibilities of emerging technologies.

tags

artificial blood ꞏ blood transfusion ꞏ blood substitutes ꞏ hemoglobin ꞏ nanoparticles ꞏ ErythroMer ꞏ RESTORE trial ꞏ trauma care ꞏ military medicine ꞏ blood donation ꞏ blood supply shortage