The scientific association had until now recognised 47 blood group systems. (Representational) A French woman from the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has been identified as the only known carrier of a ...

In early June, the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) officially announced the discovery of a new rare blood group called "Gwada negative," according to France 24. The Établissement ...

In a groundbreaking development, French scientists have identified the world’s rarest blood group, known as Gwada-negative. It's a blood group so rare that only one woman in the world is known to have ...

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The ABO-Rh system of blood group typing is an immensely successful method that helps medical professionals safely perform blood transfusions throughout the world. Scientists from the French Blood ...

In the wide landscape of medical science, blood types have long been a cornerstone of safe transfusion practices and life-saving care. The ABO and Rh systems, major blood group systems used to arrange ...

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In a groundbreaking announcement, France’s national blood agency, the Établissement Français du Sang or French Blood Establishment (EFS), has identified a completely new blood group system, now ...

In a routine blood test that turned extraordinary, French scientists have identified the world’s newest and rarest blood group. The sole known carrier is a woman from Guadeloupe whose blood is so ...

In a truly rare and remarkable medical discovery, French scientists have identified a brand-new blood type – something that doesn’t happen often. Known as 'Gwada negative', this newly recognised blood ...

A rare new blood type has been discovered, so "step aside A, B and O – there's a new player in town", said Gizmodo. So far, the "Gwada negative" blood type has been identified only in one person: a ...

Thierry Peyrard stated, 'Today only she is compatible with herself in the whole world,' highlighting the uniqueness of the 'Gwada negative' blood group. In early June, the International Society of ...