Red blood cells modified with Nobel-prizewinning chemistry can snap together to form clots that staunch bleeding in seconds.

Scientists have developed a way to turn the body's own immune cells into cancer-fighting agents—without removing them from ...

Red blood cells transport oxygen throughout your body, including to vital organs and tissues. They also help your body get rid of carbon dioxide. Too little or too many red blood cells may be ...

The production of red blood cells from stem cells has emerged as a transformative approach to address chronic blood shortages and meet the increasing demand for transfusion therapies. By harnessing ...

A procedure that could be done in half an hour, and prepared ahead of time, could seriously reduce blood loss from severe ...

Scientists have uncovered a hidden layer of genetic regulation that helps explain why individuals with the same blood type can differ so dramatically at the molecular level.

Running extreme distances may strain more than just muscles and joints. New research suggests ultramarathons can alter red blood cells in ways that make them less flexible and more prone to breakdown, ...