New insight that 'mega' cells control the growth of blood-producing cells

In this image, a hematopoietic stem cell attaches to a megakaryocyte in bone marrow. Credit: Meng Zhao, Ph.D., Linheng Li Lab, Stowers Institute for Medical Research While megakaryocytes are best known for producing platelets that heal wounds, these "mega" cells found in bone marrow also play a critical role in regulating stem cells according to new research from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research.

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