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Your blood contains a wealth of information about the state of your health. Analyzing the levels of each component is an important part of diagnosis.
Of the many qualities that make the zebrafish a model organism, the fact that it shares 70% of the genes humans have makes it an ideal candidate for developmental biology research.
Our study found lower levels of one type of immune cell – which may even be seen years before a person develops the disease.
We’re full of blood – around five litres, on average.
As people’s bodies age, so do their blood cells. This affects immunity and an ability to withstand certain cancer treatments. A recent study in mice suggests that those cells can be rejuvenated.
Our bodies contain trillions of red blood cells. Each is covered in an array of proteins and sugars, inherited from our parents, which determine our blood group.
Genetic mutations that affect our blood cells’ haemoglobin are the most common of all mutations. It has been estimated that around 5% of the world’s population carry a defective globin gene. Haemoglobin…
A new US study may explain how stress increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. By monitoring 29 medical residents working…
Researchers have created an artificial blood substitute with a protein extracted from marine worms, rather than based on…
Immune cells are the secret to a fertile pregnancy according to University of Adelaide researchers. Macrophages - white blood…
Cerebral malaria, or malaria of the brain, means being deeply unconscious with perpetual cycles of seizures and spasms. It can cause death, or often disability. About 600,000 people suffer this terrible…
New understanding about the role of leukocytes, or white blood cells, through the kidneys will mean better targeted treatments…
An immune system “kill switch” that destroys blood stem cells when the body is under severe stress could have implications…
A new study has found a key trigger for producing normal red blood cells that could lead to a new treatment for sickle cell…
It may be possible to remove rare tumour cells circulating in the blood, according to new research at the University of illinois…
Some marsupials have two immune system organs to boost immune defences while they are growing in the pouch, research from…
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