Stowers breakthrough could make stem cells available where bone marrow matches aren't

A new discovery by the Stowers Institute of Medical Research could make more resources available to patients who might not have a bone marrow transplant match available. In cases where a patient with leukemia or a blood disorder doesn't have a bone marrow match, blood-forming adult stem cells from the umbilical cord can be transplanted. Just 30 percent of patients have a donor match in their family. However, adult patients need about two cords' worth for treatmen t, meaning there aren't enough available…
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