Scientists map blood types in ethiopia to save lives

NCT ID NCT01282021

Summary

This study aimed to understand the genetic makeup of blood types in different Ethiopian communities. Researchers collected blood samples from 95 healthy adults in Ethiopia to analyze their blood group patterns. The goal was to improve blood matching for transfusions, especially for Ethiopian-Americans and people with conditions like sickle cell disease, by finding better donor matches.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Addis Ababa University

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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