Daily Archives: April 6, 2009
Stem Cell Transplants Give Ray of Hope To Spinal Cord Injury Patients
The spinal cord injury patient cases do not only highlight the life-saving benefits of stem cell treatment, they also provide a boost to the...
The stem-cell funding ban is a step backwards for Texas
Why would Texas hamper its own universities, discouraging them from seeking cures for age-old diseases? Why would state leaders cut the state off from...
Patrick Ivison, quadriplegic surfer, interview on the Today Show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEc0gko3ju0
Patrick Ivison, 14 year old quadriplegic surfer, featured on the Today Show March 25, 2009. Patrick was hit by a car and suffered a...
Researchers regenerate axons necessary for voluntary movement
For the first time, researchers have clearly shown regeneration of a critical type of nerve fiber that travels between the brain and the spinal...
Team Regrows Neurons Controlling Movement in Rats
Goal is to one day develop a therapy to help with spinal cord injuries
MONDAY, April 6 (HealthDay News) -- Using genetically engineered cells and...
