Key statements: > Withers and his team previously developed enzymes that were capable of stipping away antigens, but this new kind is much more powerful and ef

Key statements: > Withers and his team previously developed enzymes that were capable of stipping away antigens, but this new kind is much more powerful and efficient. > An enzyme-driven process was first discovered in 1982 and research has carried on ever since. > “The (1982) enzyme was incredibly inefficient,” he said. This newly-discovered enzyme is “thousands” times better. > “The other big key: our enzyme works on whole blood,” he said. Previous research only worked on blood that had been broken down into component parts. With this new process, blood taken straight from donors could be quickly converted into type-O negative, without much delay. > “If it all works it will have a big practical advantage.” Wow, I didn't even know this was even mostly possible since the 80s. As exciting as this is, I suppose it's worth waiting and seeing if this is the one that makes it to production.