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Stem cell transplants involve completely eliminating and then replacing the immune system of a patient, often by transplanting the bone marrow. xia yuan/Moment via Getty Images

Gut bacteria nurture the immune system – for cancer patients, a diverse microbiome can protect against dangerous treatment complications

Patients with blood cancer undergoing stem cell transplantation have a high risk of complications. The bacteria in their gut, however, can help their immune system recover and fight infections.
Our bones grow and change over our whole life. Marcella Cheng/The Conversation

Curious Kids: Why do we have bones?

Bones protect our insides, help us to move and even help make our blood.

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