Scientists used donor stem cells to grow red blood cells in a laboratory. A clinical trial of these cells is underway to see if they last longer in the body compared to regular donor blood.

Blood that has been grown in a laboratory has been put into people in a world-first clinical trial, UK researchers say. Tiny amounts - equivalent to a couple of spoonfuls - are being tested to see ...

A clinical trial will test the viability of lab-grown blood cells for transfusions. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.