Stem Cell Miracle? New Therapies May Cure Chronic Conditions

Time 6/15/11 Time Mazaine has completed a review of the ongoing clinical trials involving stem cells.  Trials are being...

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6/15/11

Time Mazaine has completed a review of the ongoing clinical trials involving stem cells.  Trials are being being undertaken involving retinal pigment epithelium cells to treat blindness and injections to treat spinal cord injuries. Furthermore, induced pluripotent stem cells are being used to track disease menchanisms. The article also addresses some of the problems that stem cells used in a clinical setting will face, including immune rejection, teratomas, and cell functionality. 

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