History of Blood

  • Egyptians used blood letting to try to cure diseases
    2500 BCE

    Egyptians used blood letting to try to cure diseases

  • Greeks distinguished between arteries and veins
    500 BCE

    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 doner service

    Percy Oliver established the first blood doner 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

    Development of ELISA test to screen for diseases

  • Scientist began developing blood-screening tests for infectious diseases

    Scientist began developing blood-screening tests for infectious diseases