Study identifies the genetic code of red blood cells.

Red blood cells are the most abundant cells in the human body, and transport oxygen and carbon dioxide. Millions of people worldwide suffer from anaemia, a condition in which the patient has an insufficient amount of red blood cells. Patients with chronic anaemia are among the most problematic cases. They receive regular blood transfusions from different donors, which can eventually lead to the patient developing … Continue reading Study identifies the genetic code of red blood cells.