After more than 10 years of research, scientists are getting closer to solving one of the biggest issues in kidney transplants: blood type compatibility.

Scientists have taken a decisive step toward ending one of transplant medicine’s most stubborn bottlenecks: the need to match donor organs to a recipient’s blood type. By chemically reengineering a ...

A team of researchers has seemingly managed to do just that: they successfully converted a Type A human kidney into a ...

Las Vegas, Nevada – The nation is facing an emergency blood shortage, according to the American Red Cross. Extreme heat and recent natural disasters are affecting the blood supply, the nonprofit says.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Community Blood Center says hospitals' supply of Type O blood is dangerously low across Kansas and Missouri. The CBC stated there was a sharp drop in donations over the July ...

Acadiana is facing a significant blood shortage as it prepares for another blast of cold air. The shortage is impacting ...

Knowing your blood type is critical during emergency health situations. Knowing your blood type is crucial medical information, but unless you've given blood before you might not be sure what yours is ...

Your blood type isn’t just relevant when you need a transfusion. It fundamentally influences which diseases you’re most susceptible to throughout your life. Scientists have discovered that the ...