Stripe patterns are commonly seen in nature—for instance, birds and fish move in coordinated flocks and schools, fingerprints ...

Red blood cells are essential for oxygen transport and immune function in the human body. When these cells become abnormally shaped, they can indicate serious health conditions, including diabetes, ...

Antarctic icefish are famous for living without red blood cells, but they are not alone. A species of needle-shaped, ...

What Is a RDW Blood Test? An RDW blood test – also known as a red blood cell distribution width blood test – is a measure of the difference in your red blood cells’ size and volume. RDW is one part of ...

When someone gives blood, the donation is usually separated into components to use for specific needs. But in some cases, a ...

Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to every other organ, and blood-forming stem cells must make about 200 billion new red blood cells each day to keep the oxygen flowing. For many years, ...

The protein p53, best known as the "guardian of the genome" for its role in preventing cancer, can affect blood vessels in ...

Researchers found a genetic variant that appears to protect against the development of CHIP, a phenomenon that can lead to ...

A blood cancer diagnosis comes with a lot of new information and confusion ranging from blood tests and medical terminology to healthcare provider conversations and treatment considerations. Here’s ...