University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers have identified the specific biological mechanisms believed to lead to a rare and incurable blood disease known as Diamond Blackfan anemia(DBA). Scientists say with further investigation, their discoveries could result in drastic changes to current thinking about treatment for this disease and may lead to promising new drug therapies.George Thomas, PhD, Stefano Fumagalli, PhD, and collaborators report their findings online ahead of print in the journal Nature Cell Biology on March 15, 2009.
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The Bells — parents Michael and Kathleen and their daughters, Alicia and Lizzie — were chosen for a new home by the ABC series after they were recommended by a family friend.Lizzie Bell has Diamond-Blackfan anemia, a rare blood disorder that prevents her from producing red blood cells.
