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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

A major retrospective study shows that people with blood group A face a higher likelihood of autoimmune liver disease, especially primary biliary cholangitis, while those with blood group B appear ...

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 recent study reveals a link between blood type and stroke risk, particularly for early-onset strokes. Individuals with type ...

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 ...

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 A pregnant woman's blood sample taken in 1972 was mysteriously ...