Blood

Researchers have developed what they are calling “super-human red blood cells.” These are normal red blood cells loaded with synthetic drug molecules, creating a powerful hybrid cell designed to deliver drugs to targeted locations in the body.

The dream of a non-invasive device to continually monitor blood glucose levels has never become reality. The latest prospective technique, from the University of Warwick, uses artificial intelligence to detect low blood glucose from simple ECG data.

There's a problem with most bandages – because they adhere to the wound as it heals, they may reopen it when removed. A new wound dressing, however, doesn't stick to wounds, yet it does help stop the bleeding.

The blood-borne signs of aging – and indeed, perhaps the causes of agiing – make three big shifts around the ages of 34, 60 and 78, a new Stanford-led study has found, potentially leading to new diagnostic tests and avenues of anti-aging research.

A new study is suggesting a novel blood test could effectively predict a person’s risk in developing a broad array of different diseases. The test is dubbed a “liquid health check” and detects patterns of proteins linked to certain health conditions.

When first responders are tending to accident victims with lacerations, one of their primary goals is to control the bleeding. It may someday be possible for them to do so more effectively than ever, by injecting patients with a magnetic fluid.

Promising data from one of the first human trials testing a CRISPR gene therapy has just been revealed. Although it is too early to evaluate long-term effects, the initial reports demonstrate success for two patients with genetic blood diseases.

In order to monitor a sick infant's blood oxygen levels, the baby typically has to wear sensors that are hard-wired to a large bedside device. Soon, however, a wireless optical sensor could free such infants up, even allowing them to be taken home.

A new study claims a novel blood test can identify breast cancer years before clinical signs of the disease appear. The blood test is only in its preliminary stages of development, however, some scientists are skeptical of the researchers’ claims.

Scientists at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have published a study describing a new type of blood test that can detect more than 20 types of cancer with a high degree of accuracy. Not only that, it can even trace them back to their source.

New research has discovered how gut bacteria can directly influence blood sugar levels by promoting the synthesis of gut-derived serotonin.

Scientists have developed a new prostate cancer blood test that promises significant increases in accuracy compared to current blood tests.