DNA: Lab-grown blood given to people in clinical trials
For the first time in human history, scientists have succeeded in preparing artificial blood in the lab and has been transfused to two people. However, only a few drops of this blood were added, so that their effect in the human body could be detected. These clinical trials have been done in the UK. See complete analysis of blood made in the lab in DNA
Nov 09, 2022, 00:06 AM IST
Bizarre Incident! Woman orders chair on Amazon, gets vial of blood
The video has received over 530K views since it was uploaded. Netizens have reacted to the video which has a vial of blood along with the chair.
Jun 19, 2022, 14:54 PM IST
Blood test may predict those likely to develop psychotic disorders, says study
After assessing the proteins in blood samples and using machine learning to analyse this data, the scientists were able to find patterns of proteins in the early blood samples that could predict who did and did not develop a psychotic disorder at follow-up.
Aug 31, 2020, 15:31 PM IST
Mission Delhi ups heart attack patients' survival chances
The Mission Delhi aims to provide care to STEMI, a very serious type of heart attack, patients, who require treatment within the golden hour (90 minutes) of the onset of symptoms and providing clot buster therapy within 30 minutes.
Jul 19, 2019, 16:27 PM IST
Novel method to generate stem cells developed
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Apr 09, 2018, 10:13 AM IST
New blood test to predict TB onset two years in advance
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Apr 06, 2018, 12:26 PM IST
Smartphone app better at measuring blood flow
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Apr 04, 2018, 10:11 AM IST
This new drug could make your blood kill mosquito
A team of researchers have discovered a new drug that could make our blood kill the mosquito.
Apr 03, 2018, 14:09 PM IST
Caffeine level in blood may predict Parkinson's disease
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Scientists closer to making exercise in a pill
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Aug 25, 2017, 23:05 PM IST
This new low-cost portable device may help detect cancer early!
The device can help diagnose the disease just by detecting tumour cells in blood.
Jul 18, 2017, 21:27 PM IST
Novel ultrasound drill for deep vein blood clots developed
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Jun 16, 2017, 00:15 AM IST
Watch out for these - Factors that disqualify you from donating blood
Men can donate safely once in every three months while women can donate every four months.
Jun 14, 2017, 11:11 AM IST
#WorldBloodDonorDay: What can you do? Give blood. Give now. Give often.
This year, the World Health organisation (WHO) is emphasising on blood donation in emergencies. Becuase no-one knows when disaster will strike. But every disaster has victims, and many victims need blood.
Jun 14, 2017, 10:17 AM IST
Vitamin A deficiency may up risk of tuberculosis
The study has found that people with low levels of vitamin A living with individuals sick with tuberculosis (TB) may be 10 times more likely to develop the disease than others with high levels of the nutrient.
Jun 13, 2017, 23:36 PM IST
