A group of Japanese scientists has succeeded in improving the conditions of monkeys with Parkinson's disease after transplants of nerve cells generated from human Embryonic stem cells, or ES cells.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 20:15 +0900 (JST)
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Team improves Parkinson's disease symptoms in monkeys using stem cells
KYOTO (Kyodo) -- A team of researchers said Tuesday it has been successful in improving the symptoms of Parkinson's disease in monkeys through the use of human embryonic stem cells to create nerve cells that produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain.
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ES Cell Technique Eases Parkinson's Disease Symptoms
Kyoto, Feb. 21 (Jiji Press)--A Japanese group of scientists said Tuesday it has succeeded in easing symptoms of Parkinson's disease in monkeys by transplanting nerve cells produced from human embryonic stem cells.
http://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=2012022101276