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Blood: The superhighway of the body

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

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Artificial Blood Could Save Lives

Researchers in Maryland and Missouri have created a fake red blood cell that can carry oxygen around your body. The idea is that you'd just mix it with water to make a blood substitute. It's still being tested and it won't be able to replace donated blood completely. But scientists say it could help save lives in the future.

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