Share on Facebook. Opens in a new tab or window Share on Bluesky. Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window In a small study ...

The microcytic anemias are those characterized by the production of red cells that are smaller than normal. The small size of these cells is due to decreased production of hemoglobin, the predominant ...

Science, founded by Thomas A. Edison in 1880 and published by AAAS, today ranks as the world's largest circulation general science journal. Published 51 times a year, Science is renowned for its ...

Scientists have developed a method of using printing technology to produce simple tests related to health, well-being and the environment. They have demonstrated the efficacy of the method by printing ...

Thalassemia is subdivided into α-thalassemia and β-thalassemia, depending on the underlying genetic mutation and affected globin-chain subunits within the hemoglobin tetramer. The α-thalassemias have ...

An essential factor in distinguishing thalassemia phenotypes is transfusion dependence. While beta-thalassemia major requires life-long blood transfusions for survival, non-transfusion-dependent ...