Tag Archives: Bloodtype

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Nov 26 2012

The Idea Behind Blood Brothers…

The  origin of Blood Brothers is said to be Middle English during 1350-1400.  Depending on where in the World this oath was and is taken to this day, depends on how the ritual is preformed. It is the intertwining of one another’s blood as to make a connection, spiritually. I am wondering if  blood type reactions were noted if the “oath” was null. For instance, rh incompatibly…would this “oath” sensitize a rhesus negative individual? Would there be an immune response? Would there be visual agglutination of the blood? Was the “Blood Brother” ritual meant to find a common connection related to blood type?

Definition: blood brother

n.

1. A brother by birth.
2. One of two individuals who vow mutual fidelity and trust by a ceremony involving the mingling of each other’s blood.

Parting from Orvar Odd after the Fight on Samsö

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Sep 29 2012

QUESTION: Does my blood type change after a Stem Cell Transplant (SCT) or Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)?

 

  • A bone marrow harvest.

    A bone marrow harvest. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

    ANSWER: Yes.  The recipients blood type eventually changes to the donor type.  That means if you had a blood type of A+ prior to transplant and your donor had a blood type of O, eventually your blood type would become O.  I may take several weeks, possibly months for your original blood type to disappear, but eventually it will.

 

Sep 15 2012
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Are You Negative Or Positive?

Rhesus Monkey

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  “Scientists sometimes study Rhesus monkeys to learn more about the human anatomy because there are certain similarities between the two species. While studying Rhesus monkeys, a certain blood protein was discovered. This protein is also present in the blood … Continue reading →

Jul 27 2012
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Does Blood Type Matter With Sperm Donations?

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Blood type should be something you pay attention to when you’re searching for a sperm donor if: 1) You want your child’s blood type to match your own or your partner’s 2) You’re Rh negative, meaning you have a blood … Continue reading →

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Mar 9 2012

Interesting A’s

“The present study sought to expand the limited evidence that sexual orientation is influenced by genetic factors. This was accomplished by seeking statistical differences between heterosexuals and homosexuals for four traits that are known to be genetically determined: eye color, natural hair color, blood type, and the Rhesus factor. Using a sample of over 7,000 U.S. and Canadian college students supplemented with additional homosexual subjects obtained through internet contacts, we found no significant differences between heterosexuals and homosexuals regarding eye color or hair color. In the case of blood type and the Rh factor, however, interesting patterns emerged. Heterosexual males and females exhibited statistically identical frequencies of the A blood type, while gay men exhibited a relatively low incidence and lesbians had a relatively high incidence (p < .05). In the case of the Rh factor, unusually high proportions of homosexuals of both sexes were Rh- when compared to heterosexuals (p < .06). The findings suggest that a connection may exist between sexual orientation and genes both on chromosome 9 (where blood type is determined) and on chromosome 1 (where the Rh factor is regulated).”

Link to the Abstract below…

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18074215

Bombay Blood
Dec 24 2011

Bombay Blood Types as O

 

 

The ONLY True Universal Blood Donor 

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FACTS ABOUT BOMBAY BLOOD:

 1. This type is commonly mistaken as type O

2.  It can be Rh positive (Rh+) or  Rh negative (Rh-)

3.  It is lacking the H antigen that we all have

4. ONLY 179 people in India have this type

5. ONLY 4 people in India are reported as having Rh- type of Bombay (hh-)

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Understanding The Bombay Blood Group:

When we say someone has blood group A, it means the person has antigen of type A and antibody of type B in their blood. People with AB have both antigen A and B in their blood and no antibodies.

People with O blood group have only antibodies A and B and no antigens. 

It is not generally known that all these groups have an H antigen in the blood as well. There are very few people who do not have this antigen H also in their blood. These people are known to have BOMBAY BLOOD.

Why does Bombay Blood Group  generally type as O?

Most places where blood type tests are done, the presence & absence of AB and Rh alone is tested in the blood. Bombay Blood Group does not have A or B antigens, it types as O blood. It is only when a specific test for H antigen is done that it can be differentiated between O and Bombay Blood group.

Bombay Blood is the ONLY true Universal Donor…they also can only receive blood from their own type.