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red blood cells
Coverage of red blood cells in the Nexus archive.
- Bald eagle Jackie 'critically ill,' her condition remains 'extremely serious,' experts say
The Ojai Raptor Center announced that Big Bear’s bald eagle Jackie remains critically ill and her condition is currently unstable. Experts were previously concerned when the percentage of red blood cells in Jackie’s bloodstream dropped below 6%, following a time when her packed cell volume was at 17%.
- Scientists are raising new questions about vitamin B12 and cancer
Scientists are discovering that while vitamin B12 is essential for DNA repair and blood cell production, extremely high levels from long-term supplements may be linked to certain cancers or worse cancer outcomes, complicating its previously held 'more is better' reputation.