In this week's episode, Blood associate editor Dr. Laura Michaelis interviews Drs. Mark Sorial and Emmanuelle Passegue on their articles published in volume 147 issue 7 of Blood.

Jawed vertebrates have an adaptive immune system, based largely on white blood cells. White blood cells help to resist infections and parasites. Platelets are important in the clotting of blood. Blood is …

Did You Know? One pint of blood can save up to three lives. There are donor locations in your neighborhood and almost 50 blood drives a day in New York & New Jersey. Schedule your blood, …

Jul 21, 2025 · Blood is a specialized fluid that constantly flows throughout your body. It’s made of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

May 11, 2023 · The solid part of your blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Red blood cells (RBC) deliver oxygen from your lungs to your tissues and organs.

The blood that runs through the veins, arteries, and capillaries is known as whole blood—a mixture of about 55% plasma and 45% blood cells. About 7% to 8% of your total body weight is blood.

Mar 2, 2026 · Blood is a fluid that transports oxygen and nutrients to cells and carries away carbon dioxide and other waste products. It contains specialized cells that serve particular …

Jan 16, 2024 · Blood circulates throughout the body, transporting substances essential to life. Here, learn about the components of blood and how it supports human health.

Detailed information on blood, including components of blood, functions of blood cells and common blood tests.

The main job of red blood cells, or erythrocytes, is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carbon dioxide as a waste product, away from the tissues and back to the lungs.