O- blood is the universal donor type because it can be used for anyone. AB+ blood can receive any type of blood, making it the universal recipient. Blood types need to match, or the immune system will ...

Doctors converted human lungs from Type A blood to Type O — the universal donor — for the first time. It's a step toward universal organ transplants, so patients don't die because donor organs aren't ...

Access to a donor organ can be the difference between life and death for thousands of individuals each year. Unfortunately, the demand for organs outstrips the supply. There are currently more than ...

Everyone should know their blood type in case of a life-threatening event that results in a need for a blood transfusion. A new discovery introduces a new group of blood types that may be important to ...

Scientists at the National Defense Medical College in Tokorozawa, Japan, have successfully developed artificial blood that's compatible with all blood types. This isn't just an incremental improvement ...

A new initiative at San Diego Blood Bank uses genetic analysis on a grand scale to better match donors and recipients. Called “Precision Blood,” the program has already processed more than 30,000 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In a world first, researchers at the University of British ...

In the United States, 11 people die every day while waiting for a kidney transplant. An estimated 90,000 people are waiting for this vital organ to overcome kidney failure. A figure that demonstrates ...

Scientists have transfused lab-made red blood cells into a human volunteer in a world-first trial that experts say has major potential for people with hard-to-match blood types or conditions such as ...