U.S. scientists say they've coaxed human embryonic stem cells into generating cells that might someday be used to repair nerves damaged by multiple sclerosis.
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A new study in the United Kingdom is testing a stem cell therapy on patients in that country who have osteoarthritis (OA). In the year-long study,... Read more »
Researchers say a medication that's used to treat bone marrow cancer may be able to 'turn on' adult stem cells and make them repair damaged bone.... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Stephen Burnett, MD, FRCS(C), Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
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