New method for harvesting stem cells could improve donor-patient treatment

Scientists in Australia have developed a novel, less invasive stem cell-harvesting method that reduces side effects for donors.

1 Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Melbourne, VIC
2 Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute Monash University, Melbourne, VIC

Correspondence: susie.nilsson@csiro.au

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