A significant breakthrough has occurred in the field of bioengineering. For the first time, scientists have created a realistic model of human bone marrow using only human cells. This achievement could revolutionize research, particularly in areas like blood cancer studies and drug testing, by reducing the need for animal models. The bone marrow, often called the bo...
Researchers have been looking into a substance called salidroside, found in Rhodiola plants, to see if it can help with bone loss in older mice. They already knew it could help with memory issues in these mice, so they wanted to see if it could also help with their bones. They did some tests and found that salidroside made the bones stronger and healthier. It also h...
The world of blood cancers is getting more detailed. Experts are now focusing on specific gene changes to understand different types of leukemia better. One key gene, RUNX1, is causing some confusion. Some groups, like the International Consensus Classification, say RUNX1 changes are linked to a type of leukemia that starts from a condition called myelodysplastic syn...
The human body is a remarkable machine, but sometimes it needs a little help to fix itself. This is especially true when it comes to bones that just won't heal properly. Doctors have been working on a new way to fix these tricky breaks. They've created a special mix using stuff from the patient's own body. This mix includes bone marrow, small pieces of bone, plasma f...
Scientists have been puzzling over a unique type of immune cell called CD20+ T-cells. These cells were first spotted in the bloodstream and later found hiding in the bone marrow of people with certain blood cancers and immune disorders. CD20+ T-cells are particularly interesting because they show up in people with two specific conditions: monoclonal gammopathy o...
Meet Marianna, a Texan who did something extraordinary: she received all her childhood vaccines again. Why? A series of life-threatening health issues, including aplastic anemia and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, made her immune system as weak as a newborn's. Doctors had to rebuild her immune system from scratch, just like building a new house. This is...
For years, pathologists have been using CD34 immunohistochemistry (IHC) to study bone marrow (BM) biopsies and clot sections. The QBEND10 primary antibody clone is widely favored, but other aspects of the testing process vary greatly across different labs and in published research. To address this inconsistency, the International Council for Standardization in Hemato...
Harvey Weinstein, the once-influential Hollywood producer, has been diagnosed with a rare form of bone marrow cancer, chronic myeloid leukemia. He's reportedly undergoing treatment in Rikers Island prison. This health crisis is just one of many for the 72-year-old, who has also faced heart issues recently. Weinstein has had a turbulent journey in the public eye. He ...
Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, famously accused of sexual assault and recently indicted by a grand jury, is dealing with a new battle: bone marrow cancer. NBC News reported that Weinstein is receiving treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia while in Rikers Island prison. This type of cancer affects the bone marrow, causing it to produce too many white blo...