The fluid pumped through the animals beginning one hour after their deaths is composed of equal parts of the animals’ blood and a cocktail of substances that mimic hemoglobin’s ability to carry oxygen ...
The animals’ blood—bright blue because it contains copper rather than iron like ours—is collected for one key reason: It clots in the presence of “endotoxins.” Endotoxins are shed when gram-negative ...
In every show, we take a moment to remind you of the critical human blood bank shortages in our region. Now, there’s a new kind of blood need emerging, and you and your furry family members can help.