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NHS scientists find new blood group solving 50-year mystery

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Research team led by NHS Blood and Transplant scientists in South Gloucestershire found a blood group called MAL .

They identified the genetic background of the previously known AnWj blood group antigen.

The discovery means better care to rare patients can be offered.

NHSBT is the last resort for about 400 patients across the world each year .

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83

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79

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86

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informal

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English

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43

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