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Scientists See Breakthrough in Stem Cell Production

Research holds promise for Lou Gehrig's disease

By Peter Fearon, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 1, 2008 8:18 AM CDT

(Newser) – A US team has made a breakthrough in stem cell research, growing new nerve cells from the skin of patients suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS. The work marks the first time disease-specific stem cells have been generated from a patient.The method could... Read full story »

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stem cell research • Stephen Hawking • Lou Gehrig's disease • cloning • ALS • Harvard Stem Cell Institute • Project ALS • induced pluripotent stem cells • motor neurone disease

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Scientists See Breakthrough in Stem Cell Production

Research holds promise for Lou Gehrig's disease

stem cell research • Stephen Hawking • Lou Gehrig's disease • cloning • ALS • Harvard Stem Cell Institute • Project ALS • induced pluripotent stem cells • motor neurone disease

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