Scientists have found that a special component in some people's blood provides them with natural protection against malaria. A recent study has demonstrated that a genetic variant named rs112233623-T ...

Running extreme distances may strain more than just muscles and joints. New research suggests ultramarathons can alter red ...

Pushing the body towards ultra-marathon distances can cause red blood cells to be less flexible, potentially impacting their ability to deliver oxygen and remove waste throughout the body, a new study ...

After a long trail race, some of your red blood cells may not bend the way they should. That matters because red blood cells have a tight job description.

Extreme endurance running damages red blood cells in ways that may affect their ability to function properly, according to a ...

Ultramarathons might push red blood cells past their limits—accelerating their aging in the process.

By Vijay Kumar Malesu New research reveals how hypoxia-driven red blood cell adaptations may reshape glucose regulation, offering fresh insight into diabetes biology and potential therapeutic ...