Nine anonymous Norwegians offer hope for thousands through stem cell donations

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Nine anonymous Norwegians have been identified as "superdonors" whose cells could potentially treat thousands of people. These individuals possess rare genetic combinations making their cells highly compatible with a large portion of the ethnically Norwegian population, significantly reducing transplant rejection risks. The project aims to create a biobank of stem cells derived from these donors, with initial applications targeting eye diseases and potentially Parkinson's and diabetes in the future.


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