Human stem cells used to cure brain disorder

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	Human stem cells used to cure brain disorder

Silkweaver

6-5-2008 5:08 AM

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medicine, stem cell therapy, brain

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6-5-2008 8:05 PM

papananook

Wow...I hope Obama (I assume he can beat McPain) opens the door for more research. It could be wonderful.

6-5-2008 10:13 PM

bferman

papananook, the door is already open, and has been for a while now. It's the use of embryonic stem cells that has been so controversial. There is no mention of the use of embryonic stem cells in this article.

Given Tony Rezko's 12 count conviction today and Obama's close ties to him, I wouldn't count McCain out just yet.

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