Antarctic icefish are famous for living without red blood cells, but they are not alone. A species of needle-shaped, ...

When someone gives blood, the donation is usually separated into components to use for specific needs. But in some cases, a ...

What Is a RDW Blood Test? An RDW blood test – also known as a red blood cell distribution width blood test – is a measure of the difference in your red blood cells’ size and volume. RDW is one part of ...

The protein p53, best known as the "guardian of the genome" for its role in preventing cancer, can affect blood vessels in ...

Kavita Mehta is pinning her hopes on 2026 for a cure to a major blood disorder, following a breakthrough gene-editing treatment on the NHS. Ms Mehta, 36, from London, suffers from beta thalassaemia, a ...

A blood cancer diagnosis comes with a lot of new information and confusion ranging from blood tests and medical terminology to healthcare provider conversations and treatment considerations. Here’s ...

Researchers found a genetic variant that appears to protect against the development of CHIP, a phenomenon that can lead to ...