New Blood Type Discovered in France — And Offers a Breakthrough in Transfusion Medicine

New Blood Type Discovered in France — And Offers a Breakthrough in Transfusion Medicine

Researchers identify the world’s 48th blood group system after a rare case stumps doctors.

This Blood Type is So Unique, It's Found in Only One Person

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified a new blood type that is so rare it exists in only one person on Earth. The blood type, called “Gwada negative,” was found by researchers at the French Blood Establishment (EFS), who have been studying a blood sample originally drawn 15 years ago. This rare blood type offers a new layer of complexity to the already intricate system of human blood types, which are crucial for safe blood tr…