Stem cell advance aims at limitless red blood supply
Scientists report an efficient method to derive red blood cells from human embryonic stem cells, a step toward laboratory produced transfusion supplies. The work, published in Blood, involves Advanced Cell Technology, University of Illinois at Chicago, and Mayo Clinic, with potential for universal type O negative cells pending large scale viability. Mohandas Narla calls it a good start while noting scale and longevity must be proven.
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Vitamin D testing rises as researchers seek proof in wild west
Doctors and patients embrace blood tests for vitamin D amid mixed research on its benefits. Experts warn there is no proof that supplements prevent cancer or heart disease, and guidelines on who should be tested remain unclear.
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Maine Medical Center
LabCorp
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Quest Diagnostics
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New York University
Underberg
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