Researchers change bood type of kidneys

The team at the University of Cambridge changed the blood type of the organ to O, allowing it to be transplanted into a person of any blood type

I'm Matt Jones with news that researchers have successfully altered the blood type of three donor kidneys; an achievement that could improve the chances of patients waiting for a transplant.The team at the University of Cambridge changed the blood type of the organ to O, allowing it to be transplanted into a person of any blood type. Black and ethnic minority groups are typically less likely to find donor matches, often waiting a year longer for transplants than white patients. For more care related stories stay with us here at Care Radio. 

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