You’re probably aware that your blood can be A, B, AB or O, but it turns out that blood types can get a lot more complicated than that! *We made a mistake in the credits of this video: The writer of this episode was Alane Lim.

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You’re probably aware that your blood can be A, B, AB or O, but it turns out that blood types can get a lot more complicated than that!

The idea of putting blood into a person was a radical one when it was first attempted 350 years ago, but today, more than 15 million pints of blood are donated each year in the U.S. to be used in transfusions to over 5 million patients. ...

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Ever wondered what your blood is made of? Red blood cells, white blood, platelets and plasma! Learn what each of these components does and how we can replace it with artificial blood.

This video explains the difference between blood groups and why it is important to match the right blood type for transfusions. It also covers the RH factor and how it affects pregnancy.

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Do you know your blood type? Even more - do you know what it means? By the end of this video, you'll understand the physiology behind blood types. You'll also understand the significance of the ABO and Rh Blood Grouping Systems.

his video discusses the work being done at the Scottish Center for Regenerative Medicine in Edinburgh, which is focused on developing a revolutionary procedure for growing blood. The video explains the challenges of scaling up the...

Blood is extremely important. In brief, red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight contagious diseases, platelets aid clotting and plasma transports carbon dioxide and ensures the blood keeps flowing when pumped by the heart.

There is already an established network of blood banks for humans but what about one for our favourite pets.



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