Blood Test Could Replace Bone Marrow Biopsy for Leukemia Detection: Study Finds
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A study published in Nature Medicine reveals that a simple blood test could soon replace invasive bone marrow procedures for diagnosing and predicting leukemia. The research at the Weizmann Institute of Science offers a new method to detect early signs of blood cancer and monitor aging-related disease risk through the analysis of rare stem cells in the bloodstream.
Researchers have long been investigating how changes in blood-forming stem cells contribute to aging and disease. About one-third of individuals over age 40 exhibit genetic changes in these cells, which have been linked to leukemia, heart disease, diabetes, and other age-related conditions.
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