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How do bone marrow transplants work.. and would i be able to donate?
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Yes you might be: You might be able to donate provided you are healthy and under the age of 45 years. Bone marrow works by providing the stem cells which are the mother cells, capable of fornming new blood cells for the recipient.
Answered 6/9/2013
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