A New Blood Group Just Got Discovered !

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Scientists have officially identified the 48th known blood group system and it’s one of the rarest ever seen.

Named “Gwada negative”, it’s been found in only one person globally, a woman from Guadeloupe, France.

Here’s what makes it medically extraordinary:

  • Discovered during routine pre-surgery testing 15 years ago
  • Confirmed only recently due to advances in DNA sequencing
  • She carries a rare genetic mutation inherited from both parents
  • She is the only person known to be compatible with her own blood

Now, scientists are on a mission to find others who may carry this unique blood marker, a step toward safer transfusions and surgeries for patients with rare blood needs worldwide.

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That’s insightful

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Interesting!

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yes, human body are yet to known more

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Wow

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Interesting

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Interestinggg

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New and intresting

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Very interesting

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Informative

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Wow, that’s fascinating!
The discovery of the “Gwada negative” blood group highlights how much we still have to learn about human biology.

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Interesting

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Wow that’s soo interesting !

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Informative

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Really fascinating! Discoveries like “Gwada negative” show how far DNA sequencing and immunohematology have come. It makes me wonder how many other rare phenotypes might still be undetected.

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That’s really fascinating to know.

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This makes me believe that we have yet to explore the human body to its depth. The human body and what happens inside, is truly fascinating.

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Thankyou for sharing this information

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Fascinating!

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Its interesting..