Stem cells have the capacity to differentiate into any of the different tissues making up the human body, thus holding the promise of treating or
curing diseases such as multiple sclerosis or spinal - cord injury by replacing diseased cells with healthy cells.
Not exact matches
British newspapers reported this weekend that Ian Wilmut, the University of Edinburgh biologist who led the team that in 1997 cloned Dolly the sheep, is getting out of the cloning business in light of the new findings, which seem to offer researchers a likely new source of stem cell lines for basic research that could one day lead to new treatments and perhaps
cures for spinal injuries, diabetes and debilitating disorders
such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's
disease.
He and other supporters argued unsuccessfully that the move would pave the way to
cures for conditions
such as spinal cord injuries and sickle - cell anemia
as well
as degenerative disorders
such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
diseases.
«If we can reliably «
cure» food allergies, or related conditions
such as asthma or autoimmune
diseases such as multiple sclerosis with this new therapy, it would be life - changing for affected individuals.»
She argues that early research into embryonic stem cells have shown them to be largely unhelpful, while research using adult stem cells has
cured or improved the outcome for
such diseases as lupus and
multiple sclerosis.
Minneapolis, MN About Youtuber The American Brain Foundation, the foundation of the American Academy of Neurology, is an independent organization that funds the most crucial research to
cure brain
disease,
such as Alzheimer's
disease, stroke, Parkinson's
disease, neuropathy,
multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy.