Malaria infection causes permanent damage to the spleen immune cells
Macrophages formed in the bone marrow can only assume the function of embryonal phagocytes, or “scavenger cells,” to…
New structural insights overturn old assumptions about malaria entry
For nearly half a century, scientists have known that malaria parasites force their way into human red blood cells through a…
Global Running Day 2026:10 Benefits of Running Every Day
Observed on June 3, Global Running Day celebrates one of the simplest and most accessible forms of exercise.…
Higher ferritin threshold could detect childhood iron deficiency much earlier
Many cases of iron deficiency in school-aged children could be diagnosed earlier, according to a new study published…
Low-frequency ultrasound waves directly manipulate blood flow properties
For decades, ultrasound has been associated with diagnostics – a routine scan in a hospital room, a monitor…
Intercellular heme transfer pathway sustains red blood cell production under stress
Scientists have long been puzzled by how maturing red blood cells manage to produce all the hemoglobin they…
Researchers discover unusual connection between human bile and dangerous microplastics
Researchers have long understood that microplastics can enter the human body through ingestion, inhalation, and tissue absorption, but…
Researchers show red blood cells drive better glucose tolerance at high altitude
New research reveals how hypoxia-driven red blood cell adaptations may reshape glucose regulation, offering fresh insight into diabetes…
Why overdoing extreme endurance running might not be good for you
Extreme endurance running can damage red blood cells and accelerate ageing, according to a study. Running is one…
Researchers link ultra-endurance running to accelerated red blood cell aging
After a long trail race, some of your red blood cells may not bend the way they should.…
Extreme endurance exercise pushes red blood cells toward accelerated aging
Extreme endurance running damages red blood cells in ways that may affect their ability to function properly, according…
Scientists Identified a New Blood Group After a 50-Year Mystery
A pregnant woman’s blood sample taken in 1972 was mysteriously missing a surface molecule found on all other…