O- blood is the universal donor type because it can be used for anyone. AB+ blood can receive any type of blood, making it the universal recipient. Blood types need to match, or the immune system will ...

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 ...

In an effort to improve emergency response and encourage blood donations, Washington state has enacted a new law allowing ...

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 ...

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 ...

Access to a donor organ can be the difference between life and death for thousands of individuals each year. Unfortunately, the demand for organs outstrips the supply. There are currently more than ...

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 ...

Medical emergencies strike without warning. Whether it’s a car accident, severe allergic reaction, or unexpected surgery, having family and friends who know your blood type can significantly impact ...

Soon after SARS-CoV-2 began its assault on the world, scientists began searching for clues about what, if any, factors made people more or less likely to get infected with the virus, and more or less ...