How proteins guide plasma cells to bone marrow for long-term immunity
Vaccine effectiveness relies on creating a strong antibody response that can be reactivated to fight future infections. Now, ...
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Novel bone marrow transplant shows high success in curing sickle cell disease
A bone marrow transplant process co-developed by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center is safe and curative for adults with sickle cell disease, according to results of a trial ...
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How Is Leukemia Diagnosed?
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues that often develops in the bone marrow. It affects cells that develop into blood cells, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
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How Our Lungs Back Up the Bone Marrow to Make Our Blood
A new UCSF study shows that the human lungs have just as many blood-producing stem cells as bone marrow. These stem cells are ...