Today’s Google Doodle Today’s Google DoodleHave you ever wondered why your body only accepts a certain blood type? Not only did he discover blood types, Landsteiner also lay the foundation, that led to the discovery of the polio virus, along with scientist Erwin Popper. Well, it’s all because Karl Landsteiner, and Austrian and American biologist, discovered the blood groups in 1901. “On what would be his 148th birthday, we thank you, Karl Landsteiner, for helping us lead longer, healthier lives,” says a Google post on the biologist. “You might not know the name Karl Landsteiner, but his discoveries have saved the lives of so many millions of us,” writes Google.

Source: Indian Express June 14, 2016 06:21 UTC