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Blood can be stored for many years by freezing
Every year there are many volunteers who donate blood to help others save lives. But storing blood is not simple.
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Medicine - Health
Warning of the existence of blood-borne malaria parasites in African countries
This is the result of 26 research projects conducted by British scientists on blood donors in this area during the period 2000 - 2017.
Medicine - Health
Develop methods to store blood and urine without chilling
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis Louis found that storing samples in small metal-organic hybrid structures could be an alternative to cold storage.
Medicine - Health
Donated blood is only good for 3 weeks
The use of blood donated by charitable individuals after 3 weeks of storage can be considered as a disadvantage for patients like eating high-fat foods or smoking.
New technology
Drone will be a means of transporting blood in the future
Researchers from Johns Hopkins have found a safe way to carry large blood bags (which can be used for surgery or blood transfusions) using a drone.