Grafting of human spinal stem cells into ALS rats best with immunosuppressant combination. Public release date: 19-Dec-2011 [ Print | E-mail Share ] [ Close Window ] Contact: David Evecelltransplantation@gmail.com Cell Transplantation Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair.
Disease progression halted in rat model of Lou Gehrig’s disease. Public release date: 12-Dec-2011 [ Print | E-mail Share ] [ Close Window ] Contact: Karen Honeypress_releases@the-jci.org 734-546-5242Journal of Clinical Investigation Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS; also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) is an incurable adult neurodegenerative disorder that progresses to paralysis and death.
UCF makes breakthrough in stem cell research - News - Central Florida Future. Published: Monday, December 5, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, December 6, 2011 12:12 For the first time, researchers at UCF have used adult stem cells to grow neuromuscular junctions, which are the main key connectors that allow muscle movement by the brain between human muscle and spinal cells.
These grown cells can provide an easier means of testing for treatments and cures for many degenerative diseases in the future. Adeona Reports Positive Results For Initial Zinc Trial In Lou Gehrig's Disease.