Red blood cells, long thought to be passive bystanders in the formation of blood clots, actually play an active role in ...

Distinct population of 'troublemaker' platelet cells appear with aging, lead to blood clotting, disease Targeting this population of platelets could help better treat blood clotting-related ...

The 62-year-old Portland, Oregon bus driver has been visiting the Red Cross every two weeks for most of his life.

Red blood cells don’t just carry oxygen - they actively contract blood clots using osmotic forces, even without platelets.

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania found that red blood cells, not just platelets, actively contribute to the ...

My last two complete blood count tests had my platelet count at 265,000 and 278,000 (the oldest was done in 2023), which was middle-of-the-road, according to the normal range given.

These are the smallest types of blood cells, with each one living approximately 7 to 10 days. Unlike red and white blood cells, platelets do not contain nuclei.

AMHERST – The American Red Cross recently celebrated the opening of its second blood and platelet donation center at 123 Milford Rd. The Amherst location is the second Red Cross facility in New ...

Schematic of RBC lysis and Endo-seal formation on dying endothelium. Credit: Nature (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-025-09076-x ...