Lab-grown blood breakthrough for rare blood types
Australian researchers from Lifeblood and the University of Queensland are working to scale up the production of lab-grown blood using donor stem cells, supported by a $2.5 million collaboration with SmartCRC. The technology, which currently costs around $70,000 for just a few teaspoons, aims to provide a backup option for patients with rare blood types like JK Null, of which there are only 14 donors in Australia. The four-year research project focuses on developing new manufacturing technologies to make lab-grown blood more efficient and cost-effective for everyday medical use.
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