The History of Blood by Alex Haskamp (p.1)

By ahaskamp
  • 2500 BCE

    Egyptians used bloodletting to try to cure diseases.

    Egyptians used bloodletting to try to cure diseases.
  • 500 BCE

    Greeks distinguished between arteries and veins

    Greeks distinguished 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 Decastello discovered fourth blood type: AB

    Alfred Decastello 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 case of AIDS recorded in the Congo.

    First case 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.

  • Scientists began developing blood-screening tests for infectious diseases.

    Scientists began developing blood-screening tests for infectious diseases.