April 2021
From the NewsToward a reliable oral treatment for sickle cell disease
For those who have sickle cell disease, there are only a few treatment options, which ...
December 2020
From the NewsTransfusions with higher red blood cell levels do not improve preterm baby outcomes
A randomized clinical trial is the largest study to-date to compare thresholds for blood transfusions ...
November 2020
From the News'Goldilocks' neonatal immune response may protect against autism
New research shows that the lowest risk for autism spectrum disorder is associated with mid-levels ...
September 2020
From the NewsAutoimmune disease: UM171 saves another life
A recently developed UM171 molecule was used in a blood transplant by a medical team ...
August 2020
From the NewsStudy explores the association of malaria, HIV with anemia during pregnancy
Pregnant women from sub-Saharan Africa with malaria and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have a higher ...
May 2020
From the NewsEpigenetic mechanisms of blood cell differentiation
In the bone marrow, blood stem cells via precursor cells give rise to a variety ...
April 2020
From the NewsHigh-altitude adaptations connected with lower risk for chronic diseases
High-altitude adaptations in the Himalayas may lower risk for some chronic diseases, according to researchers. ...
November 2019
From the NewsScientists identify immune cells linked to malaria-induced anemia through autoantibody production
An autoimmune attack on uninfected red blood cells likely contributes to anemia -- a shortage ...
October 2019
From the NewsProtein in blood protects against neuronal damage after brain hemorrhage
Patients who survive a cerebral hemorrhage may suffer delayed severe brain damage caused by free ...