California Stem Cell Agency and First-of-Kind Fetal Transplant for Fatal Affliction
Nichelle Obar and her daughter, Elianna, at three weeks. NYT photo by Bryan Meltz
A uniquely California medical treatment -- the first of its kind in the world -- won national attention today with reports that it could open the door to similar operations before birth for such diseases as sickle cell and hemophilia.
The therapy was developed by a UC San Fr…
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