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Monday, November 29, 2004

Stem Cell Success?

Although too early to tell, the possibilities for Stem Cell research seem endless and new breakthroughs are already starting to pop up. In South Korea, stem cell therapy may have resulted in a paralyzed woman being able to walk again,
Hwang Mi-Soon, 37, had been bedridden since damaging her back in an accident two decades ago.

Last week her eyes glistened with tears as she walked again with the help of a walking frame at a press conference where South Korea researchers went public for the first time with the results of their stem-cell therapy.

Although there is still caution to verify the results, it appears that the stem cells are the leading cause for the miraculous recovery. Once verified, this could lead to a dramatic increase in stem cell funding around the U.S., as other states follow in the steps of California.

Full Article at Yahoo.

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