When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The announcement of the new blood type has been the cause of much excitement in medical circles.

Many of us first learned our blood types during school donation drives, often encouraged by the promise of soda and bread. Back then, our understanding was limited, shaped by myths such as 'Type O is ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: While interesting in and of themselves, antigens become especially important when it comes to donating blood to and receiving blood from others. For ...

Blood type is usually determined during hospital visits, especially when a transfusion may be needed, such as in surgery or childbirth. [File, Standard] Many of us first learned our blood types during ...

A rare new blood type has been discovered, so "step aside A, B and O – there's a new player in town", said Gizmodo. So far, the "Gwada negative" blood type has been identified only in one person: a ...