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hemoglobin

[hee-muh-gloh-bin, hem-uh-] / ˈhi məˌgloʊ bɪn, ˈhɛm ə- /


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The chemical deployed by Wallace during her investigation reacts with the iron in hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Within this was an intensive-management program for a subset of high-risk patients, including those with Type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes or hemoglobin A1C levels — an indicator of blood sugar — at 9.0% or more.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 14, 2026

Research, however, shows that while delayed cord clamping can raise the baby’s hemoglobin levels, it does not have the same effect on vitamin K.

From Salon May 7, 2026

Evan’s symptoms seemed too minor to warrant a doctor’s appointment, but a simple blood test may have revealed his low hemoglobin level, an early warning sign.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 30, 2026

The previous day Max Perutz had given Francis a new manuscript by Sir Lawrence and himself, dealing with the shape of the hemoglobin molecule.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

The cells are then reinfused into the body, where newly made hemoglobins take up the job of transporting oxygen.

From Science Magazine Nov. 15, 2023

Groups studying invertebrate hemoglobins and stem cells are eager to delve into researching unique mechanisms of oxygen transport and engage in knowledge exchange.

From Washington Post Apr. 16, 2022

Not everyone, however, is invested in transfusing mature hemoglobins and are instead harnessing the flexibility of stem cells.

From Washington Post Apr. 16, 2022

Most invertebrates carry genes for hemoglobins, but they generally use other metalloprotein pigments in their versions of blood.

From Scientific American May 6, 2019

This has been done for hemoglobins of the blood by Reichert and Brown, who have shown by crystallographic measurements that the hemoglobins of any species are definite substances for that species....

From Manhood of Humanity. by Korzybski, Alfred




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