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Scientists find five new versions of blood antigens. Several linked to severe hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 5, 2022 Source:Scientists find new set of blood types Reference:Missense mutations in PIEZO1, encoding the Piezo1 mechanosensor protein, define the Er red blood cell antigens
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Way too early to conclude that blood type plays a role in COVID-19 outcomes for people with severe respiratory failure
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 19, 2020 Source:Study ties blood type to COVID-19 risk; O may help, A hurt Reference:Genomewide Association Study of Severe Covid-19 with Respiratory Failure
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Gut bacteria enzyme may be able to convert Type A and B blood into Type O negative (universal type) but a long road of further study awaits
Health Headlines Commentary for August 22, 2018 Source: Gut bacteria could be key to turning Type A and B blood into ‘universal’ blood: researchers Reference: Not published