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Monday, December 27, 2010

Stem Cell research

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Posted: 7:01 PM Dec 23, 2010
Trial underway to test treatment of ALS using human stem cells
30,000 Americans have ALS or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. It's a fatal neurodegenerative disease that takes away the ability to walk, talk and eventually even breathe. That quick decline happens within two to five years. There is no known cure. Now, a revolutionary trial is underway to test a new kind of treatment for ALS using human stem cells.
Reporter: Maureen McFadden
Email Address: maureen.mcfadden@wndu.com

1 comment:

Alice said...

interesting. we'll have to watch this. i know you'll share information as you become aware of it :).