Lab-grown blood given to people in world-first clinical trial

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Blood that has been grown in a laboratory has been put into people in a world-first clinical trial, UK researchers say. Tiny amounts - equivalent to a couple of spoonfuls - are being tested to see how it performs inside the body. Further trials are needed before clinical use, but scientists say the research marks a big step in improving treatment for patients with rare blood types or complex transfusion needs.

Published 3 months ago · Bristol, United Kingdom

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Times of India

Lab-grown blood given to people in world-first clinical trial

This is the first time in the world that red blood cells that have been grown in a laboratory have been given to another person as part of a trial into blood transfusion, they said. "We hope our lab grown red blood cells will last longer than those that come from blood donors," said chief investigator Cedric Ghevaert, a professor at the University of Cambridge and NHS Blood and Transplant.

3 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

Lab-grown blood given to people in world first

It is hoped the blood could revolutionise care for people who need regular donations.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

New hope for sickle cell patients as UK trial of lab grown red blood cells begins

World first clinical test could be good news for people with rare blood groups and those who need frequent transfusions

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

‘Lab-grown red blood cells transfused in to person in a world first’

These red blood cells would mean people who require regular long-term blood transfusions could need fewer transfusions in the future.

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Lab-grown red blood cells transfused into people in world-first trial

Researchers are hoping that infusions of completely 'fresh' lab-grown red blood cells will last longer than those in naturally-sourced blood samples, potentially reducing the frequency of transfusions needed by individuals with conditions like sickle cell disease.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

UK Researchers Give Lab-Grown Blood To Humans In World-First Clinical Trial

Blood grown in a laboratory has been transfused into humans in a world-first clinical trial that researchers in the United Kingdom say could significantly improve treatment for people with blood disorders and rare blood types.

3 months ago·New Delhi, India

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