Toronto scientists first to isolate blood stem cells

Metro Toronto Friday 8th July, 2011

In a study that will further cement this city’s pioneer standing in the field, Toronto scientists have become the first in the world to isolate the stem cell for human blood. The work out of the University Health Network will greatly increase researchers’ abilities to study the blood-producing cells and will lead to better therapies ...

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