Identifying the new blood group system could save thousands of lives around the world.

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.

  • @jordanlund
    1•2 hours ago

    Didn’t they discover a whole bunch of different sub-groups a few years back?

    From 2022:

    https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/news/nhs-scientists-discover-new-blood-group-system/

    “Most people are familiar with the two main blood group systems, which are the ABO system, and the Rh- system. However there are many more blood group systems, with varying risks of a reaction. Er is the 44th blood group system to be discovered.”