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Scientists solve a 50-year mystery and discover a new human blood group
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What we know
Scientists have identified the genetic cause behind the mysterious AnWj blood group antigen, solving a puzzle that began in 1972 and establishing a new blood group system called MAL. The discovery could make it much easier to find extremely rare AnWj-negative patients and donors and protect them from potentially dangerous…
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Scientists solve a 50-year mystery and discover a new human blood group
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Scientists solve a 50-year mystery and discover a new human blood group
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- ScienceDaily HealthScientists solve a 50-year mystery and discover a new human blood group
- ScienceDaily Top NewsScientists solve a 50-year mystery and discover a new human blood group