Knowing your blood type is critical during emergency health situations. Blood type is a personal medical detail that doesn't come up much in casual conversation or even at doctor's visits, so I never ...

Do you know your blood type off the top of your head? If you have no clue, you're not alone. A 2019 CBS News poll revealed that only 66% of Americans reported knowing their blood type. Considering ...

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 ...

Red blood cells are complex — there's much more to blood types than A, B and O. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Many people know ...

Genetic studies can identify people with rare blood groups and help scientists understand their unique antigens to find ...

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Blood transfusions save lives. In the US alone, people receive around 10 million units each year. But blood banks are always short in supply—especially when it comes to the “universal donor” type O.

At some point in your life you have probably learned your blood type, before forgetting it and guessing the most-common blood group (O). But even if you know your blood type, in very rare cases it can ...

Your blood type isn’t just important for transfusions — it’s actually providing you with built-in protection against certain diseases while potentially making you more vulnerable to others. The same ...

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...