Blood banks need a constant supply of donors to maintain their supply, but some enzymes that are already in our bodies might be able to help!
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http://www.aabb.org/tm/donation/Pages/Blood-Bank-Locator.aspx
https://www.bloodworksnw.org/donate/find-mobile-blood-drive
http://www.bloodcenters.org/donate-blood/am-i-eligible/
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Images:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blood_Compatibility.svg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:ABO_blood_group_diagram.svg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Environmental_shotgun_sequencing.png
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