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flag James Harrison, "man with the golden arm," died at 88; his blood saved over 2.4 million babies.

flag James Harrison, known as the "man with the golden arm," passed away at 88. flag His unique blood contained a rare antibody, Anti-D, used to save over 2.4 million babies from a deadly blood disorder. flag Harrison began donating blood in 1954 after receiving transfusions himself and continued for over 60 years, donating an estimated 1,173 times. flag His blood was crucial in developing Anti-D injections, which prevent a mother's immune system from attacking her unborn baby's blood cells. flag Harrison's legacy continues to inspire efforts to develop lab-grown versions of his life-saving antibody.

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