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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. Damn. by Stanistani · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now I can't sell my rare blood at a premium. It was my only worthwhile body fluid since they shut down the saliva banks.

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  2. Uh oh... by Spudtrooper · · Score: 5, Funny

    The Japanese are totally gonna freak out...

  3. Re:dem Jap's is kuh-RAZY! by Spudtrooper · · Score: 5, Funny

    I wonder what blood type Chuck Norris has?

    Diesel.
  4. I am O- by jlowery · · Score: 4, Funny

    All bow before me, The Universal Donor!

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  5. Bad News for Vamps by travdaddy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Bad news for Vampires, Type A is the tastiest. So much for just going to the blood bank for meals!

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  6. Re:Synthetic Blood by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    You are such a pessimist. Is your blood type B-negative?