A new UCSF study shows that the human lungs have just as many blood-producing stem cells as bone marrow. These stem cells are ...

Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to every other organ, and blood-forming stem cells must make about 200 billion ...

Sickle Cell Disease is a complex and debilitating genetic blood disorder that primarily affects people of African, ...

Fanconi Anaemia is caused by mutations in genes responsible for DNA repair. It is an autosomal recessive disorder, meaning ...

One of the world's most prolific blood donors - whose plasma saved the lives of more than 2 million babies - has died. James ...

"Anemia eyes," or "anemic retinopathy," is a term that describes the vision changes caused by damage from anemia (a lack of ...

Bottlebrush Barrier. The glycocalyx layer (purple, left) that coats brain blood vessels consists of numerous glycoproteins, ...

The American Red Cross hosted its third annual Sickle Cell Awareness Event and Blood Drive at Rochester's School Without ...

Aplastic anaemia is a rare but serious blood disorder in which the bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells—red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This condition can lead to fatig ...

James Harrison’s legacy is at the heart of a wild story about canny science, boundless goodwill and an errant blood ...

Blood donor whose plasma helped save millions of babies dies - By donating blood over 1,100 times, James Harrison helped ...