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378. Why is the world running low on blood?

378. Why is the world running low on blood?

FromThe Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann


378. Why is the world running low on blood?

FromThe Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann

ratings:
Length:
51 minutes
Released:
May 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In Britain and beyond, health services are desperately seeking blood donors. But could science help ease the crisis? This week scientists have taken a step closer to being able to convert blood from one type to another, which would allow donations to be used more efficiently and effectively. Plus an immersive D-Day simulation, and analysing a weight-loss faux pas.Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, Arion McNicoll and Suchandrika Chakrabarti
Released:
May 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Have you missed the biggest news of the week? Olly Mann and The Week’s writers and editors talk about under-reported stories with long-term consequences