The field of blood group genetics and immunogenetics examines the genetic basis underlying the diversity of antigens expressed on red blood cells and platelets, and elucidates the immune responses ...

Small changes in genes can make us unique, and they can also have biological effects. Scientists have identified a genetic mutation in a gene called SMIM1 that encodes for a blood group called Vel, ...

Blood donation is an important way to support community health. A consistent, reliable and safe blood supply is necessary for providing proper healthcare to trauma victims, surgical support, and other ...

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 ...

When people donate blood, stem cells in the bone marrow make new blood cells to replace what was lost. This stress can drive the selection of certain clones—groups of blood cells with a slightly ...

In 2011, a woman from the French overseas region of Guadeloupe underwent routine tests before a surgery. Strikingly, doctors could not identify her blood group, which was so unique that they did not ...

This study investigates the genetic distribution of ABO and Rh blood types among the Chakhesang Naga tribe in Nagaland and their potential link to chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes. The ...

Umbilical cord blood transplantation has transformed the treatment options for patients with blood cancers and other ...

Know your enemy, know yourself. It’s a centuries-old strategy. But even in the present-day war against cancer, achieving it remains elusive. In many cases, cancer cells blend in with healthy ones.

In a groundbreaking advancement in the world of transfusion medicine, researchers have identified a previously unknown and ultra-rare human blood group named CRIB. The discovery, made by a team of ...