History Of Blood

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  • 2500 BCE

    Egyptians use bloodletting to try to cure diseases

    Egyptians use bloodletting to try to cure diseases
  • 500 BCE

    Greeks distinguish between arteries and veins.

    Greeks distinguish between arteries and veins.

  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek viewed blood cells under a microscope

    Anton van Leeuwenhoek viewed blood cells under a microscope

  • First blood transfusion performed

    First blood transfusion performed

  • Karl Landsteiner discovered three blood types: A, B, O

    Karl Landsteiner discovered three blood types: A, B, O

  • Alfred Descastello discovered fourth blood type: AB

    Alfred Descastello discovered fourth blood type: AB

  • Percy Oliver established the first blood donor service

    Percy Oliver established the first blood donor service

  • Mayo Clinic developed a method to store blood for transfusions

    Mayo Clinic developed a method to store blood for transfusions

  • Dr.Bernard Fantus established the first blood bank

    Dr.Bernard Fantus established the first blood bank

  • Karl Landsteiner discovered the Rh protein

    Karl Landsteiner discovered the Rh protein

  • First cases of AIDS recorded in the Congo

    First cases of AIDS recorded in the Congo

  • Robert Gallo identified the virus causing AIDS

    Robert Gallo identified the virus causing AIDS

  • Development of ELISA test to screen for diseases such as HIV

    Development of ELISA test to screen for diseases such as HIV

  • Scientist began developing blood-screening tests for infectious diseases

    Scientist began developing blood-screening tests for infectious diseases
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    History Of Blood