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Rare 'Gwada Negative' Blood Type Discovered in Guadeloupe

6/26/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery has emerged in the world of blood types with the identification of "Gwada negative," a rare blood group found exclusively in a 68-year-old woman from Guadeloupe. After eight years of meticulous research and advanced gene sequencing, scientists are now on a quest to locate others with this unique blood type among local donors.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking discovery has emerged in the world of blood types with the identification of "Gwada negative," a rare blood group found exclusively in a 68-year-old woman from Guadeloupe. After eight years of meticulous research and advanced gene sequencing, scientists are now on a quest to locate others with this unique blood type among local donors.