Contraceptive pill could help reduce risk of ovarian cancer, study suggests
It’s a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (or ‘the ...
Tag: Red Blood Cells
Hybrid diffuse optics could revolutionize blood flow monitoring in critical care
Red blood cell transfusions (RBCTs) are life-saving treatments for critically ill patients suffering from anemia, a condition where the body ...
New formula predicts oxygen delivery ability of red blood cells
SCIENTISTS have developed a way of assessing the ability of red blood cells to deliver oxygen by measuring their shape. ...
Beer consumption alters red blood cell lipid composition
Scientists find that moderate beer consumption leads to distinct but mild changes in red blood cell membranes, highlighting the role ...
New study reveals declining nutrient intake among U.S. women of reproductive age
Groundbreaking study reveals how chromatin and DNA methylation changes during brain development contribute to the risk of neuropsychiatric disorders like ...
Indiana University scientists pioneer oculomics research with NIH support
Indiana University scientists with expertise in optometry and artificial intelligence are among the first three groups of researchers to receive ...
Unlocking clotting mechanisms in caterpillar hemolymph for medical use
Blood is a remarkable material: it must remain fluid inside blood vessels, yet clot as quickly as possible outside them, ...
Researchers encourage flexible approach to blood transfusion decisions for heart attack patients with anemia
A National Institutes of Health-supported study found that the type of transfusion approach used to support adults who developed anemia ...
Mount Sinai researchers identify the structure of a special red blood cell transporter
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified the structure of a special transporter found in ...
A dimensional reduction strategy for enhanced cryopreservation of red blood cells
Small amounts of nanometer-thin metal-organic layers efficiently protect red blood cells during freezing and thawing, as a team of researchers ...
