The heartbreaking death of a pair of babies has revealed important insights
into a rare collection of blood types detected for the first time in humans
40 years ago.
By decoding the molecular identity of the new blood type known as the Er
system, a new study could possibly avert such catastrophes.
“This discovery indicates that even with all the research undertaken so
far, the simple red blood cell may still surprise us,” says University of
Bristol cell biologist Ash Toye.
into a rare collection of blood types detected for the first time in humans
40 years ago.
By decoding the molecular identity of the new blood type known as the Er
system, a new study could possibly avert such catastrophes.
“This discovery indicates that even with all the research undertaken so
far, the simple red blood cell may still surprise us,” says University of
Bristol cell biologist Ash Toye.
