FindHealthNews Index  |  Save/Exchange Information |  WikiWax News, Reviews, and Articles on ABO Blood Groups Blood group for lower malaria risk  Nov 2, 2007 "ABO blood group types were assessed on 567 blood samples from Malian children. We found that blood group O was present in only 21% of the severe malaria cases compared to 45% of other blood groups. Rosetting was shown to be significantly lower in parasite isolates from patients with blood group O compared to non-O blood groups," the study said. Loading. (Times of India) Scientists develop blood type conversion  Apr 2, 2007 The ABO blood group system was discovered in 1900. In the 1980s researchers isolated an enzyme from coffee beans that could remove the B antigen from red blood cells. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World) Lifesavers in every occupation  Jun 15, 2006 The day also commemorates the birthday of Karl Landsteiner, the Nobel Prize winner who discovered the ABO blood group system. South Africa can indeed be proud of its voluntary, non-remunerated blood donors. (Independent Online) Scientists find 11 blood type genes  Jan 10, 2006 The 11 alleles include 10 genes for the ABO blood group system and one FUT1, an allele that is related to the traits of one's blood type in body fluid other than blood. All the genes were found among the Chinese people, said Prof. (People's Daily Online, China) Back to FindHealthNews Home [ Terms Of Use | Privacy | About ] ©1998-2006 SurfWax, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending. Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2006