8/28/2016

Apple's Tim Cook is Type O

Steve Jobs was Type O (minus, probably).
Tim Cook is said to be the same blood type, so he must be Type O.

Apple's Tim Cook offered liver to dying boss Steve Jobs - BBC.com
Mr Cook found out that he, like Steve Jobs, had a rare blood type, and guessed that it might be the same.
According to the book, he went through a series of tests and discovered that a partial liver transplant was feasible.
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-31869113

2 comments:

  1. A "rare" blood type? Type O?

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  2. Only 7% of the population have O negative blood. Due to the its versatility for transfusions, it is in high demand. In an emergency, it is the blood product of choice. For example, just one car accident victim can require up to 100 units of O neg.

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