Blood type A(B) is caused by a four gene mutations and was discovered when the blood of patients and donors was being studied ...

More than 100 years ago, Dr. Karl Landsteiner discovered that not all red blood cells are alike. He found that, when different people's blood was mixed, it would often clump up and curdle, destroying ...

Most humans fall into one of four blood groups — A, B, AB or O. Ordinarily, your blood type makes very little difference in your daily life except if you need to have a blood transfusion. Other WRAL ...

Your blood type affects everything, from a predisposition to certain diseases to your heart health. Knowing your blood type is important information that can come in handy during a medical emergency.

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Several genes with varying inheritance patterns are involved in determining your blood type. The most significant gene is the ABO gene which determines your ABO blood type. Like many of your physical ...

For decades, people have tried to hack nutrition to figure out that “perfect” diet for their bodies. Countless fad diets have had their moment in the spotlight. One such diet was (and still is) the ...

Do you know your blood type? Find out so you can learn more about how it affects your heart health. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, nutrition ...