Haematopoietic stem cells may be used to treat fetuses that have sickle cell disease and thalassaemia. A discussion of different types of cytokines, including colony stimulating factors.
Stem cells can aid in tissue regeneration.
Describes the master cell that gives rise to all blood cells. Discusses the use of stem cells in new treatments for disease. Describes research designed to isolate and concentrate haematopoietic stem cells. The following references are to Australian Academy of Science publications . The Australian Foundation for Science and the Science and Technology Awareness Program of the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science and Resources are also supporters of Nova .