Gene therapy scores big wins against blood cancers
In one of the biggest advances against leukemia and other blood cancers in many years, doctors are reporting unprecedented success by using gene therapy to transform patients’ blood cells into soldiers that seek and destroy cancer.
As demand dwindles, blood banks make changes
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Blood banks are declaring fewer critical shortages these days and in some cases cutting staff in response to dwindling demand for
Despite pressure, ban on gay blood donors endures
NEW YORK — The U.S. gay-rights movement has achieved many victories in recent years — on marriage, military service and other fronts. Yet one vestige