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This collection of review articles covers recent advances in the understanding of the mechanisms which govern stem cell retention in the bone marrow and their mobilization into peripheral blood. An invaluable resource for practicing clinicians, laboratory scientists, and other hematologists.
This Focus is dedicated to Prof. Ernest McCulloch who opened the way to modern stem cell studies and remains a vivid figure for all those working in the field today.