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  • Wyss Institute at Harvard University

    Scientists design 'decoy platelets' that reduce risk of blood clots

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    Rachel England
    Rachel England
    02.13.2019

    Heart disease, stroke, sepsis and cancer are incredibly serious conditions which together cause the greatest number of deaths around the world. They're unique illnesses, but they have something in common -- they're all associated with activated platelets, which play an important role in healing, but for some can also contribute to dangerous blood clots and tumors. Now, scientists think they've found a way to mitigate the risks associated with these platelets, thereby "outsmarting" the catalyst for these diseases.