# Red blood cell given tiny moustache

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**Created:** [November 27, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-blood-cell-given-tiny-moustache/993786 "2023-11-27T20:56:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\
**Post date:** [November 27, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-blood-cell-given-tiny-moustache/993786/1 "2023-11-27T20:56:41Z")

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I mean, the title really says it all. Is there any wonder that science can’t accomplish? Fair warning: the article is not the easiest to read.

> **[Scientists give red blood cell world’s tiniest moustache](https://www.news-journal.com/scientists-give-red-blood-cell-world-s-tiniest-moustache/video_2936f013-c48f-5b71-a885-94b081ad30b9.html)**
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> Australian scientists have given a red blood cell the world’s tiniest moustache. The microscopic 'mo', measuring just 5 microns, was designed to raise awareness of the vital role blood donation