New Scientist 13 December 1997, page 13 Beating the deadline (by Andy Coghlan) Haematopoietic stem cells may be used to treat fetuses that have sickle cell disease and thalassaemia.
Inside Science, 16 June 1988 The body's protein weapons (by Frances Balkwill) A discussion of different types of cytokines, including colony stimulating factors.
Scientific American 21 June 2004 Overcoming self (by Gary Stix) Explores a cancer vaccination with dendritic cells.
June 1998, pages 9-10 Culturing new life (by Tim Beardsley) Stem cells can aid in tissue regeneration.
September 1996, pages 90-91 When are bone marrow transplants considered? (by Karen Antman)
September 1996, pages 102-109 Immunotherapy for cancer (by Lloyd J. Old)
December 1991, pages 36-43 The stem cell (by David W. Golde) Describes the master cell that gives rise to all blood cells. Discusses the use of stem cells in new treatments for disease.
September 1991, pages 14-15 Elusive quarry (by Tim Beardsley) Describes research designed to isolate and concentrate haematopoietic stem cells.
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