Thursday, June 27, 2013

Doctor claims breakthrough in race for spinal 'cure'

HONG KONG: A leading researcher into severe spinal cord injuries today said trials for stem-cell therapy showed groundbreaking results in giving immobile patients the ability to walk again.


After progress in a second round of tests using stem cells to regrow nerve fibres, the China Spinal Cord Injury Network (ChinaSCINet) has applied for regulatory approval in China for a third and final phase, which it hopes to start in the autumn.

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Scientists discover vast undersea freshwater reserves

Scientists discover vast undersea freshwater reserves SYDNEY: Australian researchers said on Thursday they had established the existence ...