👉 Blood engineering, also known as blood biotechnology or regenerative hematopoiesis, is a field of biomedical research focused on developing and applying advanced techniques to manipulate and enhance blood components for therapeutic purposes. This includes the creation of artificial blood substitutes, gene editing of blood cells to treat genetic disorders, and the expansion of hematopoietic stem cells for transplantation. Researchers use various methods such as CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, 3D bioprinting, and tissue engineering to modify blood cells, improve their functionality, and create novel blood products. These innovations aim to address critical challenges in blood donation shortages, improve patient outcomes for blood-related diseases, and reduce the reliance on traditional blood transfusions. By engineering blood, scientists seek to revolutionize how we store, transport, and use blood, ultimately enhancing global healthcare.
