Blood breakthrough
American researchers say they have changed one type of blood into another using an enzyme from .green coffee beans, a development that could help eliminate periodic shortages of blood. Using the enzyme, researchers changed type “B” blood into type "O,” the universal donor type that can be transfused into virtually any patient, according to Dr Mercy Kuriyari. medical director of New Jersey Blood Services. Because type "6” can be used by almost any patient, the ability to change other blood types into the universal donor type would allow blood banks to juggle the supplies on hand to meet any needs.—New Brunswick.
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Press, 17 November 1981, Page 12
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