Photo Credit: Jaquell Chandler Evie Junior was born with sickle cell disease, a life-threatening condition that affects around 100,000 Americans, most of them Black and Latino. People with sickle cell disease have blood cells that are shaped like a hook (or sickle) rather than smooth and round, which can create clogs, causing intense pain, organ … Continue reading Tackling sickle cell disease from within
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State agency launches ‘Championing Change for Sickle Cell in California’ campaign
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), established by the voters of California, is accelerating research and awareness of Sickle Cell Disease. The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), one of the world’s largest institutions dedicated to regenerative medicine, is proud to announce the launch of "Championing Change for Sickle Cell in California,” a pioneering … Continue reading State agency launches ‘Championing Change for Sickle Cell in California’ campaign
Gene therapy and blood stem cells cure sickle cell disease patients
Sickle-shaped blood cells. The cells become lodged in blood vessels, causing strokes or excruciating pain as blood stops flowing. Photo courtesy of Omikron/Science Source Blood is the lifeline of the body. The continuous, unimpeded circulation of blood maintains oxygen flow throughout the body and enables us to carry out our everyday activities. Unfortunately, there are … Continue reading Gene therapy and blood stem cells cure sickle cell disease patients
The Stem Cellar 