A study led by senior post doctoral fellow, Dr. Rafi Chapanian has recently been showcased in the latest issue of Nature Communications. In collaboration with fellow UBC scientists in Dr. Stephen Withers research group,this work demonstrates enhanced rates of cell surface reactions and interactions by means of macromolecular crowding. In the article, the practical utility of this enhancement technology is demonstrated by efficient enzymatic conversion of A, B and AB red blood cells to universal (O) donor red blood cells at physiological pH and at room temperatures. Congratulations!