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A pregnant woman's blood sample taken in 1972 was mysteriously missing a surface molecule found on all other known red blood cells at the time. More than 50 years later, that strange absence finally led to researchers from the UK and Israel describing a new blood group system in humans.

When a baby is born in the United States, a few drops of blood are taken from their heel to test for many conditions that could affect the child’s long-term health or survival. This testing is part of newborn screening (which also includes hearing and ...

The genetic analysis of a blood sample could become a tool for the early diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, according to an exploratory study led by researchers from the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH).

A blood osmolality test measures the blood for the concentration of certain dissolved particles. This test can show whether a person has an irregular balance of fluids in their body. Osmolality tests measure the amount of certain substances in body fluids.

A free screening of a new documentary about Ann Arbor's infamous "DNA dragnet" will be followed by a panel discussion at the Michigan Theater.