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NHS scientists find new blood group solving 50-year mystery (www.bbc.com)

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The research team, led by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) scientists in South Gloucestershire and supported by the University of Bristol, found a blood group called MAL.

They identified the genetic background of the previously known AnWj blood group antigen, which was discovered in 1972 but unknown until now after this world-first test was developed.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Didn't they discover a whole bunch of different sub-groups a few years back?

From 2022:

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/news/nhs-scientists-discover-new-blood-group-system/

"Most people are familiar with the two main blood group systems, which are the ABO system, and the Rh- system. However there are many more blood group systems, with varying risks of a reaction. Er is the 44th blood group system to be discovered."