Japan created universal artificial blood that could revolutionize emergency medicine worldwide
Japanese scientists developed artificial blood that works for all blood types and lasts up to two years.

The breakthrough, made at Nara Medical University, uses expired haemoglobin from donor blood, encapsulated in lipid shells to mimic red blood cells.

Unlike traditional blood, it does not require refrigeration, making it ideal for emergencies, disasters, and rural hospitals.

In March, 16 volunteers received transfusions of 100–400 millilitres in the first clinical trials.
The goal is to prove safety and reliability before expanding to large-scale efficacy tests.
If approved, the technology could save millions of lives by solving blood shortage and mismatch crises.

Experts say it may even reach areas current transfusion systems cannot, such as blocked vessels in stroke patients.

Japan hopes to achieve clinical rollout by 2030, potentially changing global health care forever.

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Hamilton seeks to become ‘Paid-Plasma Free Zone’ to stop ‘for-profit’ blood collection
Hamilton councillors are hoping to deter a collection centre from opening in east Hamilton that would pay people for their plasma donations.
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Hamilton seeks to become ‘Paid-Plasma Free Zone’ to stop ‘for-profit’ blood collection

Hamilton councillors are hoping to deter a collection centre from opening in east Hamilton that would pay people for their plasma donations.

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There's a pretty major blood shortage ever since the pandemic started. Today I did my part to help.
You should sign up too! (If eligible)

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I'm donating blood for the first time this week! Only a little nervous as I've donated plasma before and don't mind getting blood drawn, but I know it's more than I'm used to. If you have or haven't donated before, now is a great time to!

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Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage, calls for donations during National Blood Donor Month

The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage as it experiences the lowest number of people giving blood in the last 20 years. Blood and platelet donations are needed now to help alleviate the shortage and ensure lifesaving medical procedures proceed without delay.

Red Cross declares national blood shortage following natural disasters - Political IQ

The American Red Cross said Monday that the national blood supply had reached critically low levels after "back-to-back climate disasters."

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Red Cross declares national blood shortage following natural disasters - Political IQ

The American Red Cross said Monday that the national blood supply had reached critically low levels after "back-to-back climate disasters."

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There a critical shortage of whole blood, plasma, and platelets. This legislation is very wrong-headed and could make Montana the worst place in the US for trauma patients and those undergoing cancer treatment. Worse yet, it could catch on in red states #BloodShortage #GiveBlood

I just gave blood and I'm so proud I want everyone to know it and to do the same. Or platelets!

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