Sickle-cell disease linked to prematurely aged stem cells — drugs restore function in mice

A study published in Nature reveals that sickle-cell disease causes blood stem cells to age prematurely in mouse models. Researchers found that a combination of drugs can restore stem-cell function in mice with the disorder, potentially opening new treatment avenues.

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