When a pregnant woman had her blood sampled back in 1972, doctors discovered it was mysteriously missing a surface molecule found on all other known red blood cells at the time. After 50 years, this ...

Several genes with varying inheritance patterns are involved in determining your blood type. The most significant gene is the ABO gene which determines your ABO blood type. Like many of your physical ...

The discovery is labeled a major milestone in the hematology field since it can open doors for improving medical care for people with rare blood types. In 1972, doctors found that sampled blood from a ...

Research suggests a surprising link between blood type and stroke risk, with people carrying one specific group A blood type ...

For over fifty years, the scientific community has grappled with an unsolved puzzle in the realm of human blood types. It all began in 1972 when doctors discovered something extraordinary during the ...

Determining an individual’s blood group based on genetic tests instead of merely traditional blood tests can provide a better picture of the risk of cardiovascular diseases. If a patient has two ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found a link between a genetic variant linked to blood groups and obesity. Michelle Himes/Getty Images Researchers know that genetics play a role in obesity.

A large-scale analysis suggests that blood type may influence the risk of having an early stroke, especially before the age ...

A 2022 study finds blood type A has a higher early stroke risk. Type O shows a lower risk. This link is stronger for ...

A new study has analyzed over 3000 proteins to identify which are causally linked to the development of severe COVID-19. This is the first study to assess such a large number of proteins for their ...

The mother of a toddler with a rare blood condition is urging others in similar positions to get a "ground-breaking" blood matching test so patients can have safer long-term care. Woody, aged 22 ...