Nerve Cells Derived from Stem Cells May Lead to Brain Treatment
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 16:35
in Health & Medicine
Burnham Scientists have genetically programmed embryonic stem cells to become nerve cells when transplanted into the brain. The research, an important step toward developing new treatments for stroke, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurological conditions showed that mice afflicted by stroke showed tangible therapeutic improvement following transplantation of these cells.
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