Blood type is a small detail that feels almost administrative—something for blood drives and hospital forms—yet it sits at ...

One of the most important characteristics of blood is its type. Knowing your blood type is essential for several healthcare situations. Knowing someone's blood type is important for blood transfusions ...

The first study to look at the prevalence of lesser-known blood groups within the Australian population that need to be "matched" during a blood transfusion shows they have changed, most likely due to ...

Researchers from the UK and Israel have identified a new blood group system in humans, marking a major breakthrough in hematology. The discovery, published in September, stems from a puzzling case in ...

A French woman from the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has been identified as the only known carrier of a new blood type, dubbed "Gwada negative," France's blood supply agency has announced. The first ...