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Melbourne researchers have made a world first breakthrough into creating blood stem cells that closely resemble those in the human body. And the discovery could soon lead to personalised treatments for children with leukaemia and bone marrow failure disorders. The research, led by Murdoch
Riya went from never having a blood test to needing a blood transfusion every other day. The then 11-year-old was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia, a rare and serious blood disorder where the body stops producing enough new blood cells. Aplastic anaemia develops as a result of bone marrow damage.
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