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Blood made suitable for all

Stripping blood of antigens means it can be given to anyone.

Scientists have discovered enzymes that can efficiently convert blood groups A, B and AB into the 'universal' O group — which can be given to anyone but is always in short supply.

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Posted by Nicola Jones on April 01, 2007
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It is helpful but
What happens if those bacteria get in to ones circulation system? It will cleave all the antigens and make it to O group !

Posted by: sandeep | April 3, 2007 10:22 AM

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