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The fountain of youth: Can it be transplanted?

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The hematopoietic microenvironment influences gene expression in both early embryos and adults suggesting possibilities for novel transplantation therapy.

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Sharkis, S. The fountain of youth: Can it be transplanted?. Nat Med 4, 896–897 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1038/nm0898-896

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