Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. human red blood cells under microscope with two white blood cells When a pregnant woman had her blood sampled back in 1972, ...

The discovery of the 48th recognized blood group, called "Gwada-negative", began when the woman's blood plasma reacted against every potential donor sample tested, including those from her own ...

The ABO-Rh system of blood group typing is an immensely successful method that helps medical professionals safely perform blood transfusions throughout the world. Scientists from the French Blood ...

The human blood consists of liquid called plasma that comprises white and red blood cells, and platelets. The antibodies and antigens present in the blood help to identify one’s blood group. The ...

A blood type is classified by the presence or absence of antibodies and certain antigens on the surface of the red blood cells (RBCs). There are four distinct blood types; A, B, AB and O. Transfusion ...

Most humans fall into one of four blood groups — A, B, AB or O. Ordinarily, your blood type makes very little difference in your daily life except if you need to have a blood transfusion. However, ...

The identification of factors affecting the susceptibility to infectious diseases is essential toward reducing their burden on the human population. The ABO blood type correlates with susceptibility ...

A recent study from China, which has not been peer reviewed yet, suggests a link between having blood group A and a higher risk of getting COVID-19, compared with people who have blood group O. But is ...

A pregnant woman's blood sample taken in 1972 was mysteriously missing a surface molecule found on all other known red blood cells at the time. More than 50 years later, that strange absence finally ...