The Blue Blood That Saves Lives — But At What Cost?

Second Opinion

The Blue Blood That Saves Lives — But At What Cost?

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Published on Jan 25, 2026, 12:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:04:00

Episode Description

Every medical injection you've ever received was safety-tested using the blue blood of a 450-million-year-old creature — and we're finally questioning whether that's worth their survival.

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