Artificial Blood Substitute Registered In S.A.

LtCmdr.Com writes "The first blood "substitute" (it's actually an oxygen-transport fluid) has been registered for use in South Africa. This is a great idea, especially with the HIV rate around here. The relevant links: SABC, BBC." Their artificial blood is actually made from cow hemoglobin, so it's not quite as artificial as I was hoping, but it offers the advantage of greater shelf life and smaller risk of infection with human diseases than donated blood, according to the manufacturer.