Most people don't know their blood type unless they're donating blood or getting ready for surgery. You inherit your blood type from your parents, and most people fall into one of four groups: A, B, ...

Currently, there is a high demand for blood, with experts urging people to donate if they are able. This is because they need enough of the correct blood type to "meet day-to-day patient needs and to ...

Do you know your blood type? Scientists say everyone should in case of a life-threatening event that results in a need for a blood transfusion. But now, they've discovered a new group of blood types ...

Understanding blood type compatibility is necessary for ensuring safe blood transfusions and organ donations. We will explore the different blood types, how they are compatible with each other, and ...

Human blood already comes in a bewildering variety of types, but researchers have now identified a new one so rare that only three people on the planet are known to carry it. The finding exposes just ...

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 ...