New blood type discovery

[Marlene]

Here's an interesting article on the discovery of two new blood proteins found on blood cells. Very rare but may be relevant for some.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120223183819.htm

[Neil Cuadra]

How interesting!

The new blood types are called Langereis (positive or negative) and Junior (positive or negative). Most of us are positive for these proteins but there's a small but now-recognizable population who are negative, particularly among the Japanese and European Gypsies.

It will now be possible to identify Langereis-matched and/or Junior-matched blood for those who need them for transfusions.