One of the most important characteristics of blood is its type. Knowing your blood type is essential for several healthcare ...

which program our blood cells differently to form the different blood groups. If you have type AB blood, for example, your body is programmed to produce A and B antigens on red blood cells.

Hannah is an Assistant Editor at The Scientist. She earned her PhD in neuroscience from the University of Washington and completed the Dalla Lana Fellowship in Global Journalism in 2020.

The new test, on the other hand, uses a paper strip that is coated in antibodies that recognize antigens found in different blood types, plus a commonly used green dye. When a drop of blood is put on ...

To make a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, doctors can use several different blood tests. You’ll typically need to be tested at least twice to confirm a diagnosis. Most people are tested for diabetes ...

Anemia is measured according to the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. There are many different types and causes of anemia. Some types of anemia are mild and can be easily treated, while others ...

"Why do we have different blood types?" asks Doug from Norfolk in The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry. This enquiry prompts science sleuths Hannah Fry and Adam Rutherford to discover these ...