Scientists identify a new blood type, "Gwada negative," adding the 48th blood group system to human biology. (CREDIT: CC BY-SA 4.0) A routine medical test turned extraordinary for a woman from the ...

There are rare blood types beyond the eight most common ones, and researchers have discovered one more that brings the total count to 49. Blood type A(B) is caused by a four gene mutations and was ...

In a groundbreaking advancement in the world of transfusion medicine, researchers have identified a previously unknown and ultra-rare human blood group named CRIB. The discovery, made by a team of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

Research reveals the surprising links between blood type and health, showing how each type, from A to O, carries both ...

Your blood type might seem like a minor detail in your medical history, but it carries significant implications for your health and medical care. From emergency transfusions to pregnancy planning, ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Clinical trials to explore the use of universal artificial blood are ...

A routine medical test turned extraordinary for a woman from the Caribbean when doctors found something completely new in her blood. Nearly 15 years ago, while preparing for surgery in Paris, doctors ...