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The Quest for Synthetic Blood

This chapter delves into the challenges scientists face in understanding and creating blood alternatives, highlighting issues like storage difficulties and donation shortages. It explores innovative research efforts, including a DARPA-funded project aiming to synthesize artificial blood, while reflecting on past failures and the pressing need for effective blood substitutes. The narrative underscores the complexities of replicating blood's multifaceted functions and the implications for medical science.

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