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Farah Hopkins

A former middle school educator, Farah Hopkins is an independent science writer reporting on human hematology and cell biology. She taught life science for eight years before turning to freelance reporting. Hopkins studied biology education in graduate school and lives in Camden, Maine, where she also helps restore native wetland habitats.

How Much Does a Gallon of Blood Weigh?Heart & Lungs
When You Give Blood What Do They Check For?Tests
What Type of Red Blood Cells Can an A-Negative Patient Receive?Heart & Lungs
How Much Blood Do You Need to Live?Heart & Lungs
Is O Positive a Universal Recipient?Heart & Lungs
Why Is AB Positive the Universal Recipient?Heart & Lungs
How Much Does Donating Blood Lower Hemoglobin?Tests
What Is B Negative Blood and Why Is It So Rare?Heart & Lungs
How Long Is Blood Good for After Donation? By Type Healthcare
What Are Erythrocytes? Red Blood Cells Explained Biology
Can You Give Blood If You’re Anemic?Heart & Lungs
What Kind of Doctor Specializes in Lymph Nodes?Healthcare
What Percentage of People Are Rh Negative?Tests
Is Serum the Same as Blood? The Key Differences Tests
Can Family Members Donate Blood to Each Other?Healthcare
What Are the 4 Blood Groups? A, B, AB and O Explained Tests
If You Lose Blood, Does It Come Back?Heart & Lungs
How Much Blood Do You Give When You Donate?Healthcare
How Much Is 2 Units of Blood in Volume?Tests
How Long Before You Can Donate Blood Again? Wait Times Healthcare
Are Different Blood Types Different Colors?Heart & Lungs
What Is the Difference Between Transfusion and Infusion?Procedures
What Color Should Your Blood Be and Why?Heart & Lungs
Is B Positive Blood Type Rare? What the Data Shows Tests
Why Is It Important to Know Your Blood Type?Tests
How Long Does It Take for Plasma to Regenerate?Tests
What Is the Most Common Blood Type and Why It Matters Heart & Lungs
Is It Painful to Donate Stem Cells?Procedures
How Many People Have AB Negative Blood?Heart & Lungs
What Is the Difference Between White and Red Blood Cells?Biology