Scientists discover new, rare blood type during routine test - A woman’s blood was so unique that doctors couldn’t find a ...

The discovery of a new blood group, MAL, has solved a 50-year-old mystery. Researchers from NHS Blood and Transplant (Bristol), NHSBT's International Blood Group Reference Laboratory (IBGRL) and the ...

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 ...

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, ...

The Rh blood group system is defined by the RHD and RHCE genes, which encode transmembrane proteins responsible for the D, C, c, E and e antigens on erythrocyte surfaces. Variability arises through ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Blood group systems, notably ABO and Rhesus (Rh), display marked variation across global populations, reflecting both historical migrations and selective pressures such as infectious disease. The ABO ...

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have identified genetic changes in blood stem cells from frequent blood donors that support the production of new, non-cancerous cells. Understanding the ...