By mapping the subcellular architecture and protein interactions within cells, researchers can better understand how mutations contribute to pediatric cancers and other conditions.

Red blood cells carry oxygen, white ones fight infections, and platelets clot your blood to stop bleeding. Most people with polycythemia vera have too many red blood cells. But it can also cause ...

test to measure the number and appearance of your red blood cells. If you have a lack of folate, your red blood cells look large and immature. Folate deficiency anemia is prevented and treated by ...

The parasites known to cause babesiosis are shown here infecting red blood cells under the microscope. (Image credit: Smith Collection/Gado / Contributor via Getty Images) Typical symptoms of ...

In an early-stage clinical trial, the therapy nearly doubled the expected survival time of young patients. Still, experts caution that more research is needed. Gavin Nielsen was 2 years old when ...

A normal platelet count is about 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood. Platelets, also called thrombocytes, are the cells in the blood that help blood clot. Some people don't ...

Giving blood regularly may not just be saving the lives of other people, it could also be improving your own blood's health at a genetic level, according to a new study.

Frequently giving blood encourages the body to produce fresh blood cells – contributing to healthier and more resilient blood cells. That’s according to scientists at the Francis Crick ...

increased white blood cell count decreased red blood cell count a possible increase or decrease in the number of platelets, depending on the severity of the CML Other tests that doctors may order ...

A high platelet count indicates too many of the small cells (platelets) that help form blood clots. This can cause dangerous clots and bleeding. Also called thrombocytosis or thrombocythemia, ...