The story so far: Sickle cell anaemia, a genetic blood disorder, found mention in the Budget this year. Unusual, because unlike their usual globular structure with an indented center – like a doughnut with a hole – these blood cells were shaped like a sickle, similar to the letter C. This was the first description of sickle cell anaemia in …
Scientists have finally unravelled the mystery behind a glassfrog's ability to turn transparent while they rest, according to a new study. According to the study, a team of biologists and biomedical engineers has shown that glass frogs achieve transparency while resting by taking red blood cells from circulation and concealing them in their livers. "If these frogs are awake, stressed …
The human body needs iron to make haemoglobin, which in turn enables red blood cells to carry oxygen through the blood vessels. Several signs on the skin, hair and nails show chances of iron deficiency. Hair fall Due to iron deficiency, it becomes hard to transport oxygen throughout the body. If you notice your hair falling out around the hairline, …
India is one of the most populated countries in the world, with a lot of demographic, social, and economic disparity among its people. In this condition, the haemoglobin level is less than normal, which damages the red blood cells. The absence of healthy red blood cells in the body makes a person feel tired and short of breath. Extreme tiredness …
