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Stem Cells Are Beating Boy's Deadly Disease

Doctors believe treatment may cure skin disorder

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 7, 2008 2:43 PM CDT

(Newser) – A stem cell treatment has apparently cured a 2-year-old boy's rare genetic disease, the Los Angeles Times reports. Nate Liao suffered a disorder that made his skin so fragile, it had to be wrapped in bandages at all times. Now the fatal disease is retreating,...   Read full story »

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