Whether it’s a tiny snail or a massive whale, most living organisms rely on blood flowing through their bodies to stay alive. This precious fluid fights infection, delivers nutrients and gases to ...

Captive animals sometimes need a transfusion, but the typical approach to blood banking isn’t practical for zoos and aquariums. One veterinarian is testing a solution. Dr. Lily Parkinson, a clinical ...

Blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Markers called antigens are found on the surface of red blood cells, and differences in these markers classify various ...