The field of blood group genetics and immunogenetics examines the genetic basis underlying the diversity of antigens expressed on red blood cells and platelets, and elucidates the immune responses ...

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Determining an individual's blood group based on genetic tests instead of merely traditional blood tests can provide a better picture of the risk of cardiovascular diseases. If a patient has two ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found a link between a genetic variant linked to blood groups and obesity. Michelle Himes/Getty Images Researchers know that genetics play a role in obesity.

Baikie, Garson and Birrell report in the following communication their discovery of a child who was a mosaic of cells trisomic for a chromosome of the group 17–18 and cells trisomic for a chromosome ...

Adam Taylor is affiliated with the Anatomical Society. You are probably aware of the two main blood group systems: the AB system and the rhesus system. Under the AB system, there are four main blood ...

Blood type is a small detail that feels almost administrative—something for blood drives and hospital forms—yet it sits at the crossroads of genetics, immunity, and ...