After a decade of work, researchers are closer than ever to a key breakthrough in kidney transplants: being able to transfer ...

Blood type matching is important for blood transfusions. Health complications can arise when blood types are incompatible. Scientists describe a new blood type group named Er. Everyone should know ...

Scientists at the National Defense Medical College in Tokorozawa, Japan, have successfully developed artificial blood that's compatible with all blood types. This isn't just an incremental improvement ...

In a world-first, researchers have successfully transplanted a donor kidney after converting it from blood type A to the universal type O, removing one of the biggest barriers in organ donation: blood ...

Most people are familiar with the common blood groups A, B, AB and O, along with the Rh factor that determines whether a type is positive or negative. Yet new research reveals how surprisingly complex ...

An investigation into why blood doesn't always behave as doctors expect has revealed a super-rare mutation in an extremely uncommon variation of blood. Testing more than 544,000 blood samples in a ...

In the United States, 11 people die every day while waiting for a kidney transplant. An estimated 90,000 people are waiting for this vital organ to overcome kidney failure. A figure that demonstrates ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In a world first, researchers at the University of British ...