tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2384028087468375929.post2348015276958767507..comments2011-12-17T13:43:51.128-05:00Comments on Jordan Calher: NEWS - synthetic bloodJordan Calherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06881449525936360204noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2384028087468375929.post-7851895160725060902011-11-27T20:33:29.099-05:002011-11-27T20:33:29.099-05:00I think there will be people insisting on real, hu...I think there will be people insisting on real, human blood when needed for a looong time to come. GMO foods, bioengineering, digital vs. old school printed books, clones vs. original beings, etc. It's all about "tradition", how far the mind can stretch.<br /><br />Blood is perhaps the most iconic symbol of life, but no matter how "against" artificial blood a person might be, I don't think anyone would rather die prematurely than have some lab blood in their veins.<br /><br />Would you accept lab blood?Jordan Calherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06881449525936360204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2384028087468375929.post-81411197417850287572011-11-16T20:42:07.162-05:002011-11-16T20:42:07.162-05:00This is so important, no more worries about the qu...This is so important, no more worries about the quality of blood donations. <br /><br />1. Do we all try to donate on a regular basis? If not, why not? <br /><br />2. Could Blood Banks offer incentives?<br /><br />3. What would it take to get the average schmuck to donate?peanut butter and jellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2384028087468375929.post-27778463706482570942011-11-11T10:48:03.486-05:002011-11-11T10:48:03.486-05:00i love this. it's yet another example of how &...i love this. it's yet another example of how "fiction" (or specifically science fiction) helps inspire people (scientists) to invent new and potentially lifesaving stuff. Also, i love True Blood -- mostly Erik :)Kaylahttp://facebook.com/kaylaherspergernoreply@blogger.com