While TV shows and movies have wildly exaggerated blood stem cell donation—especially bone marrow donation—as something scary, the reality is much less dramatic. Discomfort during recovery varies from person to person. Side effects may include back pain, fatigue, headache or bruising for a few days or weeks. How long doesRead More →
The bone marrow is the primary site of hematopoiesis; that is where all blood and immune cells are formed. In this function, the bone marrow constitutes a specific niche, harboring many different cell types—among them, hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells. Does red bone marrow support hematopoietic cells? Red bone marrowRead More →
Yellow marrow is found in the medullary cavity the hollow interior of the middle portion of long bones. Is yellow bone marrow found in compact bone? Compact bone makes up the outer layer of the bone. Spongy bone is found mostly at the ends of bones and contains red marrow.Read More →