Q: I was recently asked if I take a blood thinner. I wasn’t sure how to answer the question because I occasionally take ...

Red blood cell Carry oxygen. Contain haemoglobin (rich in iron) to carry oxygen. Biconcave shape to provide a large surface area for the diffusion of oxygen. No nucleus to provide more space for ...

Contrary to what you likely learned in school, ferrying oxygen isn’t the only function of red blood cells. In a study published today (October 20) in Science Translational Medicine, researchers show ...

Our blood consists of many cell types that develop through different stages from a precursor type -- the blood stem cell. An international research team has now investigated the developmental pathways ...