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COURTESY OF WWW.nsf.gov With greater use of KPD, centers could perform another 1,000 transplants per year.
COURTESY OF WWW.WEBPAGES.SCU.EDU PhenoDB was developed to expedite genetic research for rare disorders.
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COURTESY OF WWW.ANATOMYATLASES.ORG In addition to targeting cancer, stem cells from fat may also help in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
COURTESY OF WWW.NIH.GOV Kidney paired donation allows patients to receive a transplant even if their personal donor is not compatible.
COURTESY OF WWW.STANFORD.EDU Stem cells taken from a patient’s own fat may forge a path for personalized medical treatment for glioblastoma, the most common brain tumor.
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