A first: Brain support cells from umbilical cord stem cells

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 16:31 in Health & Medicine

For the first time ever, stem cells from umbilical cords have been converted into other types of cells, which may eventually lead to new treatment options for spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis, among other nervous system diseases.

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