In a world where half of all people in need of a stem cell donor cannot find one, apathy is a word thrown around frequently. Drawing on personal experiences, I dissect stem cell transplantation and propose strategies to circumvent laziness and ignorance that can undermine public health initiatives.
Read MoreThe Birth of Venus. Painting by Sandro Botticelli. Aphrodite (Venus) was said to be born from the white foam produced after Cronus severed the genitals of his father, Uranus. Hematopoietic stem cells, found in the bone marrow, give rise to the components of the whole blood; white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.