A key diagnostic step in disease detection is analyzing blood components. Accurate separation of blood cells from plasma, which holds proteins and other constituents, is crucial in many assays. First ...

Red blood cells are important mediators of the innate immune system. Depending on the cellular environment, these cells either activate the immune system or maintain the system in a dormant state. In ...

Transfusion Alter Transfusion Med. 2008;10(3):92-101. The initial storage temperature of whole blood determines which components can be produced from it (Figure 1). Because platelet function rapidly ...

Not long ago, the idea of diagnosing a disease with a droplet of blood was considered a pipe dream. Today, this technology ...

Beetroot is packed with nitrates that may help promote blood circulation, which could help keep hands and feet warm during ...

In a recent publication in Nature Aging, a collaborative research team led by Chen-Yu Zhang, Xi Chen, Yanbo Wang and Lei Fang at Nanjing University presents a significant discovery: small ...