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Post by Enchant on Sept 22, 2005 8:16:58 GMT -5
National GeographicA new study shows that human stem cells injected into mice can repair damaged spinal cords and help partially paralyzed mice walk again. Although many questions remain unanswered, the research raises the hope of using stem cells to help people with spinal cord injuries. "We're very excited about these stem cells," said Aileen Anderson of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of California, Irvine. "We're really on the cusp of making some big leaps forward." Previous research has suggested that human stem cells can help rodents recover from spinal injuries. But the new study marks the first time that scientists have shown that human stem cells make connections with the nervous systems of the mice and are thus key to recovery from spinal cord injuries. Full ArticleI hope they didn't hurt the mice on purpose...just to experiment on them...LOL...but I guess that is part of research... I think that this is a good step forward.. ..it would make the quality of life better...
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Post by Aaron on Apr 1, 2006 3:25:57 GMT -5
Yeah but the right though is what is stoping this. They were even upset at Bush for not totally banning this. I think it's the key and well worth the look. I odn't think it's anymore then a lump of mass. But, that is my thoughts.
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