When a vascular injury occurs, platelets in young mice form much smaller blood clots (left) than platelets in old mice (right), where the clot almost blocks the blood vessel. Fluorescence microscopy ...

Researchers found a genetic variant that appears to protect against the development of CHIP, a phenomenon that can lead to ...

A mean platelet volume (MPV) test measures the average size of platelets in your blood. Platelets are blood cells that your bone marrow makes. Healthy platelets clump together to help your blood clot ...

Up to 1,000 additional blood platelet donors are needed in the coming year to meet demand, as "there is no substitute for ...

Noncancerous blood disorders are conditions that affect blood cells, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Blood disorders may cause symptoms and complications, but most are ...

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Scientists have for the first time created blood platelet cells by reprogramming stem cells derived from adult cells, offering the potential for a renewable supply of the fragile ...

Gray platelet syndrome is an inherited disease that can cause mild to moderate bleeding. People with this condition tend to bruise easily, experience nosebleeds, and may have increased surgical ...

Researchers have discovered a distinct, secondary population of platelets that appears with aging and have hyperreactive behavior and unique molecular properties, which could make them easier to ...