Tens of thousands of people bleed to death each year in the United States before they can get to a hospital. That's because ambulances, medical helicopters and military medics can't routinely carry ...

BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — A Maryland scientist developed synthetic blood that could save lives when seconds count and fresh blood is out of reach. Dr. Allan Doctor is a professor-scientist at the ...

Around the world, researchers are on a quest to create artificial blood. This blood would be universal and capable of lasting years, allowing it to be used in medical emergencies or remote locations.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CXCL12 may help scientists mass-produce artificial red blood cells by triggering key steps in their development. (CREDIT: ...

Artificial blood has been an elusive target of modern medicine Researchers in Japan have had a promising start with tests Product could help offset continuing shortages in real blood Widespread use of ...

Stopping preventable deaths In addition to use in emergency medicine, military medics could also use artificial blood to save wounded soldiers. The Defense Department is spending more than $58 million ...