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  "textContent": "Stem cell transplantation could be a rapid and effective way to restore hemoglobin production in individuals with the blood disorder β-thalassaemia. The treatment, presented in a phase 1 clinical trial, could reduce dependence on blood transfusions in some individuals with the disease in the future, although further trials are needed to confirm these findings.",
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