Errbody get ready for type O.

Apr 02, 2007 20:15



Blood groups 'can be converted'


Supplies of blood are always stretchedScientists have developed a way of converting one blood group into another.
The technique potentially enables blood from groups A, B and AB to be converted into group O negative, which can be safely transplanted into any patient.

The method, which makes use of newly discovered enzymes, may help relieve shortages of blood for transfusions.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6517137.stm

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Pretty bamf. And neat.

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