The chances of surviving massive blood loss from a traumatic injury are around 50%. To survive, a patient needs two things to happen quickly: a large infusion of blood and coagulation at the wound to stop the bleeding. The problem is one of these solutions prevents the other. Introducing a large amount of blood to those suffering a massive hemorrhage impairs the blood's ability to clot, a condition known as coagulopathy. Researchers have uncovered the cause of coagulopathy in trauma victims receiving a blood infusion. They also found that dimethyl malonate—often used in perfume manufacturing—has the potential to stop coagulopathy...