Artificial Platelet Schematic (IMAGE) Case Western Reserve University Caption Case Western Reserve University researchers are developing an artificial platelet that mimics two functions of natural platelets in order to better stem bleeding from injury or disease. Credit Anirban Sen Gupta Usage Restrictions Please credit Anirban Sen Gupta License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.