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Scientists are optimistic about getting closer to creating artificial blood

For decades, scientists have been trying to create artificial blood to alleviate shortages and prevent people from bleeding to death. But those efforts have been repeatedly frustrated by failure.

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Rob Stein is a correspondent and senior editor on NPR's science desk.