Miniature organs on a chip could allow us to do scientific studies with great precision, without having to resort to animal testing. The main problem, however, is that artificial tissue needs blood ...

In biomedical research, so-called organs-on-a-chip, also referred to as microphysiological systems, are becoming increasingly ...

At last, the stage was set for lifesaving blood transfusions. No more lambs’ or calves’ blood; no more transfusions from whoever happens to be in the room at the time – science now knew that humans ...