Do people of nobility have blue blood?

How does our circulatory system work? And why do people give blood? The Sound House's podcast Wetenschapje finds out in a playful, accessible and scientific way. The podcast is aimed at children ages 8 and up. Britt, science expert at Belgian Red Cross-Flanders, joins us in this episode to explain. Curious? Listen to the podcast here:

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For 4 seasons each episode they have been searching for the answer to one well-defined question and so this week it is, "Do people of nobility have blue blood?". Do you have children with an interest in science? Or are you just curious? Listen to the podcast at https://www.wetenschapje.be/podcast/episode/42101bab/43-hebben-mensen-van-adel-blauw-bloed.

Expertise of Belgian Red Cross-FlandersĀ 

Who better to help answer this question than colleague and Biomedical Process Manager Britt Van Aelst? Appropriately, she explains the circulatory system and the importance of giving blood. Because informing the younger generation is also important.