Stem cell study paves the way for patient therapies

Stem cells that have been specifically developed for use as clinical therapies are fit for use in patients, an independent study of their genetic make-up suggests. The research – which focused on human embryonic stem cells – paves the way for clinical trials of cell therapies to treat conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, age-related degeneration of the eyes and spinal cord injury.

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November 26, 2015 | Categories: Biology, Health and Medicine | Tags: aging, biochemistry, cell biology, Genetics, health, medicine, neurobiology, neurology, parkinson's disease, peer reviewed, public health, science | Leave a comment