It is already known that mutations (changes in the DNA sequence) often alter the genetic information resulting in changes in the functions of cells and hence of organisms, leading to disease. So, one would expect that if a mutation is… Continue Reading
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN) is a type of anemia that occurs when the mother’s immune system attacks and destroys the fetal red blood cells as a result of an incompatibility between the mother’s and the baby’s blood group.… Continue Reading
“I am type B. I can’t donate blood for your surgery. We need to find another donor.” Have you ever wondered what it is that determines your blood type or why it’s so important for doctors to know their patient’s… Continue Reading