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Stem cells for the blind
Posted by Devolved
25th Jan 2012
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The future: Here NOW with stem cell research
Posted by guardian1935
24th Sep
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Stem cells for the blind
Why were the results only given for one of the patients? While this article leaves a lot of questions unanswered, it sounds like it may be promising.
Posted by Devolved
25th Jan 2012
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Stem cells for the blind
Too bad this was not around a few years ago. It would have given some hope too my family.
Posted by MEDKINS
25th Jan 2012
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Stem cells for the macula
I hope it leads to greater results
Posted by eyeu81
25th Jan 2012
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Why don't you report on the myriad of success stories using adult stem cells, instead of concentrating on finally, an embryonic stem cell treatment that may hold promise...
Posted by bb_apptix
26th Jan 2012
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You are right bb_apptix! What would be the success rate if this was done with patients' own adult stem cells?
Posted by genensandy@...
27th Jan 2012
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The future: Here NOW with stem cell research
I have believed for a long tiome now that the use of stem cells to regenerate new organs and perhaps even limbs is a real possibility. There are several species that can do just this, such as the Axolotl, starfish, some amphibians, etc., and consider that deer grow new antlers every year. Life isn't possible without regeneration, as even humans 'regrow' every organ every seven years, and skin much faster. It's just that some creatures can grow far more complex structures than others, but the research is still in its infancy. We have already accomplished regrowing dead parts of the heart with the infusion of stem cells that form themselves into heart cells. Check out this link on the subject: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2112522/Transplants-Patients-day-grow-new-organs-stem-cells-replace-failing-body-parts.html
Posted by guardian1935
24th Sep