World’s first rare blood group found in Bangalore woman, marking a historic medical discovery

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World’s first rare blood group found in Bangalore woman, marking a historic medical discovery

Wednesday 30th July 2025, 10:05AM

In a groundbreaking discovery, a new blood group antigen, CRIB, has been identified in a woman from Karnataka, India. This rare finding emerged when she needed cardiac surgery and her blood proved incompatible with standard O-positive units. International collaboration led to the identification of CRIB, enhancing transfusion safety and organ transplant compatibility.

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