Girl's immune deficiency nearly cured
Jayla Turner, born 15 months ago without a key gland to build her immune system, appears to have been given a cure.
Ground-breaking Duke doctor will be on ABC twice today
Dr. Louise Markert, the Duke immunologist featured in a three-part News & Observer series in April, will be profiled today on "Good Morning, America."
It's good news for Jayla
1-year-old's donated thymus tissue appears to be functioning properly.
'Our baby is going to die'
Part 1:A child is born without a thymus gland, which plays an essential role in building the immune system. James and Zelene Turner are determined to do whatever it takes to keep their daughter healthy.
Duke doctors offer a sliver of hope
Part 2:Zelene and James Turner learn from a Duke immunologist that Jayla's missing thymus gland, which is essential for building an immune system, could be replaced with a transplant.
A long wait is over, another just beginning
Part 3:A nurse at Duke University Medical Center finally calls to say that thymus tissue has been found for Jayla, giving the 7-month-old the missing gland that would arm her body against diseases.
