New Bacterial Enzymes Could Revolutionize Blood Donations SciShow News

The video discusses the critical blood shortage in the northern hemisphere during summer, emphasizing the importance of O blood due to its universal compatibility. It introduces research from the University of British Columbia on enzymes from gut bacteria that can convert any blood type to O by removing A and B antigens. This breakthrough could revolutionize blood donation and management. The video also covers the history of enzyme research, challenges in finding efficient enzymes, and the potential for future developments. Safety tests and clinical trials are necessary before these enzymes can be used in hospitals.

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