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NHS scientists find new blood group solving 50-year mystery (www.bbc.com)
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The research team, led by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) scientists in South Gloucestershire and supported by the University of Bristol, found a blood group called MAL.

They identified the genetic background of the previously known AnWj blood group antigen, which was discovered in 1972 but unknown until now after this world-first test was developed.

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[-] finickydesert@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 hours ago

No, still the same type they use but the stuff they didn't use just changed.

this post was submitted on 21 Sep 2024
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