Archive for the 'Medicine' Category

Creating Universal Blood

Scientists discovered a way to convert the blood type A, B and AB to O which can be transfused to anyone. Bacterial enzymes are used to remove the A and B antigens from the surface of the red blood cells. The research is reported in the journal Nature Biotechnology.

Source: Nature Biotechnology

Alzheimer’s Vaccine Effective on Mice

According to a Reuters article, Japanese researchers at Nagoya University and others developed an Alzheimer’s vaccine has shown to be effective in mice. Small scale human trials is hoped to start this year.

Source: Reuters