The existence of different blood types is one of the most frustrating realities of human biology, offering very little in the ...

A man diagnosed with brain death received a kidney that was modified to be type O, which is compatible with all blood types ...

Scientists have converted the blood type of a donor kidney and transplanted the organ into a person. The procedure — the ...

Here, the researchers effectively converted a type A kidney into a type O kidney, using special, previously identified ...

More than 90,000 people in the US are on the wait list for a kidney transplant. A new medical breakthrough could save lives.

In a quiet hospital room in Chongqing, China, a 68-year-old brain-dead man became part of a historic medical experiment—one ...

After a decade of research, scientists have developed a “universal” kidney that can match any blood type. The breakthrough ...

Researchers have converted a blood type A kidney to a blood type O kidney and successfully transplanted it, they reported in ...

Which blood type test kit is best? There are a number of reasons why you might want to know what your blood type is. Some top reasons for this include matching with blood donors and discovering ...

Blood type is usually determined during hospital visits, especially when a transfusion may be needed, such as in surgery or childbirth. [File, Standard] Many of us first learned our blood types during ...

Medical emergencies strike without warning. Whether it’s a car accident, severe allergic reaction, or unexpected surgery, having family and friends who know your blood type can significantly impact ...