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Sep 3, 2024

Blood stem cell breakthrough could have ‘massive impact’ on patients

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Scientists have grown blood stem cells in the laboratory for the first time in a move that could potentially end the need for stem cell transplants.

During a stem cell (or bone marrow) transplant, damaged blood cells are replaced with healthy ones and can be used to treat conditions such as leukaemia.

However, finding a donor match can be difficult and some patients die before a donor is found.

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