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All Blood Converted to Type O?

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the pumped-iron dept.

UnanimousCoward writes "The BBC is reporting that scientists claim to have discovered a technique to convert all blood into Type O with the discovery of an enzyme that can strip the A and B antigens. This has implications to transform the stored blood supply into transfusable blood for all. It does not address the RH negative issue, however."

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  1. Half solution by VincenzoRomano · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    It does not address the RH negative issue, however.
    Half solution is not a solution!
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