Gene Involved In Blood Stem Cell Replication, Movement, Identifi...

Courtesy ScienceDaily Sat, 04/12/2008 - 19:00

Researchers have identified a gene that is responsible for the division and movement of marrow-derived, blood-forming stem cells, a finding that could have major implications for the future of bone marrow and blood cell transplantation.

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