Mouse cloned to cure Parkinson's Aug 18, 2008
Cells taken from cloned mouse embryos have been used to successfully treat a condition similar to Parkinson's disease in humans ... There are potential applications not just in Parkinson's disease, but in many other disease types as well ... In the latest experiments, mice were bred specially to suffer a condition which mimics many aspects of Parkinson's disease. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Stem cell progress on Parkinson's Aug 18, 2008
Pioneering research could help Parkinson's patients. Scientists believe that stem cells offer a realistic hope of treatments for Parkinson's disease ... Patients with Parkinson's disease have lost large numbers of a particular key type of brain cell that produces a chemical needed for the body to control muscular movements. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Parkinson's damage under scrutiny Aug 18, 2008
Yeast was observed under attack from "Parkinson's". Scientists may be able to use simple baker's yeast to recreate the destruction wreaked by Parkinson's disease in a test tube ... Scientists believe that Parkinson's patients have a problem in the brain caused by a "protein" called alpha-synuclein (aSyn). (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
News Stories Aug 18, 2008
Parkinson's Disease Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Phinney doesn't medal, but doesn't mind Aug 17, 2008
" The family is also thrilled that Davis could make it to Beijing. He has suffered from Parkinson's Disease for many years, and in April underwent a procedure called Deep Brain Stimulation to help. A pacemaker was placed in his chest, with cables attached to two electrodes implanted in his brain, which are supposed to help thwart abnormal signals that cause tremors. So far the surgery has had been a big success. "This has been such an exceptional year," said Davis Phinney, 49. "For the longest... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Medical Mystery: Strangled From Inside Out Aug 17, 2008
About 30,000 Americans suffer from spasmodic dysphonia, also known as "strangled voice." Doctors believe it's caused when part of the brain misfires -- the same part that causes Parkinson's disease ... About 30,000 Americans suffer from this condition, also known as "strangled voice." Doctors believe it's caused when part of the brain misfires-- the same part that causes Parkinson's disease. (ABC News)
William Knowlton; Weston native led West Point Aug 16, 2008
He was 88 and had Parkinson's disease. General Knowlton, a 1943 West Point graduate, was the 49th superintendent of the academy, a post he held from 1970 to 1974. (Boston Globe)
Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards One Million Dollars for Development of 'Trojan Horse' Delivery Technology to Treat Parkinson's Disease Aug 16, 2008
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of its mission to drive transformative treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease, The Michael J. Fox Foundation today announced that it would award Santa Monica-based biotech ArmaGen Technologies, Inc., up to $1 million if all milestones are met to take practical steps toward developing a "Trojan horse" delivery technology for the treatment of Parkinson's disease ... g. protein-based) therapeutics across the blood-brain barrier in order to... (PR Newswire)
Preventing Protein Clumping Characteristic Of Parkinson's Disease With Baker's Yeast Aug 16, 2008
15, 2008) Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have identified a protein from a most unlikely source -- baker's yeast -- that might protect against Parkinson's disease. More than a million Americans suffer from Parkinson's disease, and no treatments are available that fundamentally alter the course of the condition ... By introducing the yeast protein Hsp104 into animal models of Parkinson's disease, researchers prevented protein clumping that leads to nerve cell... (Science Daily)
FDA approves first drug for Huntington's disease Aug 16, 2008
The chair of HSG is neurologist Ira Shoulson, M.D., a University of Rochester professor who is widely recognizing for revolutionizing the way clinical trials are done for neurological conditions like Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases. The study of tetrabenazine would have been nearly impossible to do without the cooperation of doctors, nurses and patients across the nation, made possible through Shoulson's groundbreaking work with HSG. Another Rochester scientist, Peter Como, Ph. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Pricey health coverage eases worries for future Aug 16, 2008
Red flags cited by long-term-care insurance specialist Lynn Williams of Clear Cut Solutions in Phoenix can include using a wheelchair or cane, suffering from dementia, being morbidly obese, or having Parkinson's disease. "It doesn't take a lot of money to buy long-term-care insurance, but it does take good health," Williams said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Parkinson's Disease Surgery Raises Suicide Risk Aug 16, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Suicidal behavior is a potential risk of deep brain stimulation in patients with Parkinson's disease, suggest the results of a study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry. Dr. Gilles Fenelon, of CHU Henri Mondor, Creteil, France, and colleagues point out that despite a high incidence of depression, Parkinson's disease patients have an overall rate of suicide similar to or lower than that of the general population ... "Recently," they add,... (MEDLINEplus)
Personalise your news Aug 15, 2008
Robot Controlled By Sterile Brain. Use the drop down menu below to filter stories and videos the way you want - when you want it. (Sky News)
Scientists get millions for stem cell research Aug 15, 2008
Researchers foresee that they may eventually prove invaluable in therapies for diseases and medical problems such as cancer, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, spinal cord injuries and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Because of federal restrictions on the use of stem cells derived from human embryonic tissue, Californians approved Proposition 71 with its $3 billion bond issue to create the new regenerative institute and spend the money on research without the tight federal... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
URMC and NIH partner to expand, accelerate clinical research in neurological diseases Aug 15, 2008
For example, the number of people with Alzheimer's in the U.S. will grow by an estimated 70% by 2030, and the number Parkinson's cases are projected to double during that same period ... The training and expenses of participants are being underwritten by the NIH with additional support from Teva Neuroscience, Allergen, CHDI Foundation, Knopp Neuroscience, the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Acadia Pharmaceuticals, UCB, and the Parkinson's Alliance ... URMC physicians have designed and headed... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
DAILY TIMES OBITUARIES Aug 15, 2008
Contributions: Parkinson's Disease Center, 330 S. Ninth St., Philadelphia, PA 19107. Arrangements: Logan Funeral Home. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Research offers hope for Derbyshire dementia patients Aug 15, 2008
Scientists at the University of Nottingham have managed to produce a mouse which has the same type of brain degeneration seen in Lewy body disease a condition which shares characteristics with Alzheim-er's and Parkinson's disease ... "Current drugs given to people with Lewy body and Parkinson's disease simply treat the symptoms. We will use this model to identify targets for new drugs to slow or prevent the disease." ... The research was jointly funded by the Alzheimer's Research Trust and the... (Derby Evening Telegraph)
Rat's 'brain' used to power robot Aug 14, 2008
The scientists at Reading University hope that they can use the machine to understand more about how our brains work, and even to develop treatments for diseases such as epilepsy, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Disease. To create the machine scientists first grew rat nerve cells in a laboratory. (Telegraph.co.uk)
A 'Frankenrobot' with a biological brain Aug 14, 2008
Observing how the nerve cells cohere into a network as they fire off electrical impulses, he said, may also help scientists combat neurodegenerative diseases that attack the brain such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. "If we can understand some of the basics of what is going on in our little model brain, it could have enormous medical spinoffs," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Could a robot controlled by rat brain cells help unravel Alzheimer's? Aug 14, 2008
Once the robot can do this the researchers plan to disrupt the memories in a bid to recreate the gradual loss of mental faculties seen in diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Studies of how neural tissue is degraded or copes with the disruption could give insights into these conditions. (BBC News -- Science)
Sensitivity To Antidepressants Linked With TrkB-mediated Neural Proliferation Aug 14, 2008
14, 2008) Scientists have unveiled a functional link between production of new neurons and the effectiveness of antidepressants (ADs) in an animal model. The study, published by Cell Press in the August 14 issue of the journal Neuron, provides exciting insight into a mechanism that might underlie a poor response to antidepressive medications for anxiety or depression. (Science Daily)
Robot Controlled By Biological Brain Aug 14, 2008
The key aim is that eventually this will lead to a better understanding of development and of diseases and disorders which affect the brain such as Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, stoke and brain injury. The robot's biological brain is made up of cultured neurons which are placed onto a multi-electrode array (MEA). (Science Daily)
East Texans find success in stem cell treatments Aug 13, 2008
The potential of embryonic stem cell research: Many scientists believe that embryonic stem cell research might lead to therapies that could be used to treat diseases that afflict about 128 million Americans, including Parkinson's disease and diabetes. Embryonic stem cells may be used to understand basic biology and to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new medicines. (News-Journal.com)
Disease-specific stem cells to boost research Aug 12, 2008
Diseases like Huntington's and Parkinson's strike tissue deep in the brain, making obtaining any an unnecessary risk ... Late last week, researchers vastly expanded on this new scientific resource, announcing the creation of 10 new lines of DSCs, representing diseases that include Parkinson's, two types of muscular dystrophy, and Down Syndrome. (Ars Technica)
'Cellular rubbish' may hold key to ageing process Aug 12, 2008
Well-known examples of the harmful effect of the accumulation of cellular garbage are the devastating dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease or the tremor and shakiness of Parkinson's disease patients. advertisement. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Flowing into Relaxation Aug 12, 2008
Kelly McNair, aquatics director at Lakeshore, has been a Jahara practitioner for years, and said the method has much to offer people suffering from things like chronic pain, muscle spasms, fibromyalgia and even neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease. And it's great at relieving stress and anxiety, she said. (AL.com)
Stem cells created with disease genes Aug 11, 2008
Harvard Stem Cell Institute scientists reported last week in the journal Cell that they had created stem cell lines carrying the genes for 10 different diseases, including Down syndrome, type 1 diabetes and Parkinson's disease. It followed the announcement a week earlier that colleagues made stem cells from an 82-year-old patient suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's Disease. (Boston Globe)
Cell change 'keeps organs young' Aug 11, 2008
She now plans to test animal models of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, believing that the abnormal protein deposits in Alzheimer's in particular might be dealt with more effectively this way. Thomas von Zglinicki, Professor of Cellular Gerontology at Newcastle University, said that the results were "very exciting". (BBC News)
HEALTH BLOG: Are fruit drinks or soda worse for diabetics? Aug 11, 2008
Now, at age 62, the doctor is a patient coping with the effects of Parkinson's disease on his mind and body. See this moving on NECN.com. (USA Today -- Life)
In scientific first, Einstein researchers correct decline in organ function associated with old age Aug 11, 2008
(BRONX, NY) As people age, their cells become less efficient at getting rid of damaged protein resulting in a buildup of toxic material that is especially pronounced in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders ... Dr. Cuervo next plans to study animal models of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative brain diseases to see whether maintaining efficient protein clearance in the brain might help in treating them. (EurekAlert!)
Lawsuit could be settled for $4.5M Aug 10, 2008
"Manganism causes neurological disruption and symptoms similar to those associated with Parkinson's (disease).". U.S. Steel acquired the plant in May 2003 from National Steel Corp., which sold all of its holdings when the company filed for bankruptcy. (The News-Herald)
Search for National Gallery director heats up Aug 10, 2008
berge is serving the final months of an 11-year tenure at the helm, in ill health as he suffers from Parkinson's disease, and will depart by Jan. 4, 2009. The search for a new director began last fall, when the federal government put Janet Wright & Associates on the case, a firm that specializes in recruiting senior figures for public and not-for-profit institutions such as hospitals, universities and arts organizations. (Globe and Mail)
Gene May Be To Blame For Cigarette Addiction Aug 9, 2008
6, 2006) It has long been known that smoking offers some protection against developing Parkinson's disease and now a Queensland University of Technology PhD researcher has found out part of the reason. (May 27, 2006) The compulsion to smoke after having tried just one cigarette can lie dormant for more than three years, indicating a "sleeper effect," reveals a study of teenage smoking habits, published in Tobacco. (Science Daily)
Disease-Specific Stem Cell Lines Developed Aug 9, 2008
The current paper in Cell describes a similar process, taking cells from patients aged 1 month to 57 years and suffering from one of 10 conditions including Down Syndrome, Parkinson's, Huntington's disease, muscular dystrophy and type 1 diabetes, and using iPS to produce pluripotent, undifferentiated stem cells. These cells, of course, will then have to be coaxed into tissues of different types. (MEDLINEplus)
New stem cell could aid research Aug 9, 2008
It's hoped Parkinson's disease could respond to stem cell therapy ... Parkinson's and Alzheimer's are among the neurological diseases which are thought most likely to benefit from stem cell therapies, but they are also said to offer hope for conditions as diverse as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, and burns. (Yahoo News -- Human Stem Cell Research)
Bush vetoes stem cell funds bill Aug 9, 2008
They say the research could provide breakthroughs in the treatment of debilitating diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The process of extracting stem cells from an embryo destroys that entity; conservative Republicans have likened the destruction of frozen human embryos to abortion. (Yahoo News -- Human Stem Cell Research)
'Human-animal' embryo green light Aug 9, 2008
" And Dr Tony Calland, chairman of the British Medical Assocition's ethics committee, said it could lead to "major breakthroughs in treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other serious diseases". The HFEA decision comes amid government moves to lay down regulations covering such research - the law governing embryo research is out of date and does not cover the issue. The government originally proposed banning the technique in a white paper last year. But it reversed its decision this year... (Yahoo News -- Human Stem Cell Research)
Scientist's embryo cloning faked Aug 9, 2008
The achievement was judged to be a major scientific breakthrough in the search for cures for a range of degenerative diseases including diabetes and Parkinson's. But the nine-member Seoul National University panel, which spent a month examining Dr Hwang's work, said in a statement on Tuesday: "The 2004 paper was written on fabricated data to show that the stem cells match the DNA of the provider although they didn't.". (Yahoo News -- Cloning)
Scientist's cloning claims untrue... except for the dog Aug 9, 2008
An investigation into Professor Hwang Woo-suk found yesterday that he had fabricated most of his claims regarding stem cells deri-ved from cloned human embryos, which could have led to cures for conditions such as Parkinson's and heart disease. The investigation by Seoul National University in South Korea found that Dr Hwang, its most feted scientist, committed scientific fraud on an unprecedented scale. (Yahoo News -- Cloning)
Unlocking mystery of why dopamine freezes Parkinson's patients Aug 9, 2008
CHICAGO -- Parkinson's disease and drug addiction are polar opposite diseases, but both depend upon dopamine in the brain. Parkinson's patients don't have enough of it; drug addicts get too much of it ... This provides new insight into why a flood of dopamine can lead to compulsive, addictive behavior and too little dopamaine can leave Parkinson's patients frozen and unable to move. (EurekAlert!)
Best Practice Database Supports Bio-Pharma Product Launch Aug 8, 2008
One study, "Requip Case Study: Life Cycle Management -- Reinvigorating a Mature Brand," reviews the strategy and tactics utilized by GlaxoSmithKline for the Parkinson's indicated product, Requip/Adartrel, to manage the life and commercial success of the brand through re-branding for treatment of Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). For a complimentary summary from this case study, found in the Best Practice Database, "Requip Case Study: Life Cycle Management -- Reinvigorating a Mature Brand," click on... (PR Newswire)
Study: Olympic Sprinters Nearest Gun Have Advantage Aug 8, 2008
"Our findings might also be helpful for research in Parkinson's disease," said study leader Dave Collins, professor of physical education and recreation at the university. "People suffering from Parkinson's typically experience episodes of 'freezing,' where they want to move but cannot because of impaired processing in certain parts of the brain. By introducing a loud sound during a freezing episode we might be able to startle patients into moving as we know that faster reaction times induced by... (Fox News)
New stem cells created to research genetic disorders Aug 8, 2008
Dr. George Daley and his colleagues at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute used ordinary skin cells and bone marrow from people with a variety of diseases, including Parkinson's, Huntington's and Down syndrome, to produce the stem cells. The new technique reprograms cells, giving them the chameleon-like qualities of embryonic stem cells, which can morph into all kinds of tissue, such as heart, nerve and brain. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Catalogue of diseased stem cells unveiled Aug 8, 2008
The new cells come from patients with 10 incurable genetic diseases and conditions, including Parkinson's, the paralyzing disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), juvenile diabetes and Down's syndrome. Writing in the journal Cell, the team at Harvard Medical School and Children's Hospital in Boston said the point is not yet to treat anyone but to get as many researchers as possible experimenting with these cells in lab dishes to better understand the diseases. (Globe and Mail)
Stem Cells Created For 10 Genetic Diseases Aug 8, 2008
Dr. George Daley and his colleagues at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute used ordinary skin cells and bone marrow from people with a variety of diseases, including Parkinson's and Down syndrome, to produce the stem cells. Doug Melton, the Harvard institute's co-director, said he thinks the development will open the door in the years ahead to a new way to treat degenerative diseases. (Click2Houston, TX)
Mouse cloned to cure Parkinson's Aug 8, 2008
Cells taken from cloned mouse embryos have been used to successfully treat a condition similar to Parkinson's disease in humans ... There are potential applications not just in Parkinson's disease, but in many other disease types as well ... In the latest experiments, mice were bred specially to suffer a condition which mimics many aspects of Parkinson's disease. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
'Board game' for Parkinson's patients Aug 8, 2008
Board game' for Parkinson's patients ... Parkinson's Disease experts have come up with a novel way of ensuring everyone gets the message about the condition - Parkinsonpoly ... David Jones, Chairman of Next, who has had Parkinson's since 1982, said Parkinsonpoly could prove a good aid both to patients, carers and the general public. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Parkinson's damage under scrutiny Aug 8, 2008
Yeast was observed under attack from "Parkinson's". Scientists may be able to use simple baker's yeast to recreate the destruction wreaked by Parkinson's disease in a test tube ... Scientists believe that Parkinson's patients have a problem in the brain caused by a "protein" called alpha-synuclein (aSyn). (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Stem cell progress on Parkinson's Aug 8, 2008
Pioneering research could help Parkinson's patients. Scientists believe that stem cells offer a realistic hope of treatments for Parkinson's disease ... Patients with Parkinson's disease have lost large numbers of a particular key type of brain cell that produces a chemical needed for the body to control muscular movements. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Tobacco chemical brain drug hope Aug 8, 2008
A by-product of cigarette smoke could help doctors find treatments for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease ... Both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's are degenerative brain diseases for which there is no currently no cure ... Alzheimer's patients tend to suffer gradually encroaching memory loss and confusion, among other symptoms, while those with Parkinson's have increasing tremor and mobility problems. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
News Stories Aug 8, 2008
Parkinson's Disease Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Amorfix announces fiscal 2009 first quarter results Aug 7, 2008
About Amorfix Amorfix Life Sciences Ltd. (TSX:AMF) is a theranostics company developing therapeutic products and diagnostic devices targeting brain-wasting diseases including ALS, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease and variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD). Amorfix's proprietary Epitope Protection(TM) (EP) technology enables it to specifically identify very low levels of aggregated misfolded proteins (AMP) in a sample of normal protein. (Canada Newswire)
To bean, or not to bean Aug 7, 2008
A review of 13 studies found that people who drank caffeinated coffee, but not decaf, had a 30 percent lower risk of Parkinson's disease. Another review found that compared with noncoffee drinkers, people who drank four to six cups of coffee a day, with or without caffeine, had a 28 percent lower risk of Type 2 diabetes. (The Daily Reflector)
How pigs can help Parkinson's Aug 7, 2008
How pigs can help Parkinson's. Click image for full story. (The Sun)
Recipe for cell reprogramming adds protein Aug 7, 2008
Researchers hope that such embryonic stem-cell-like cells, known as induced pluripotent (IPS) cells, eventually may treat diseases such as Parkinson's disease and diabetes ... For IPS cells to be employed to treat human diseases such as Parkinson's, researchers must find safe alternatives to reprogramming with retroviruses and oncogenes. (EurekAlert!)
Data Mining Detects Signs Of Lou Gehrig's Disease In Gene Carriers Long Before Symptoms Appear Aug 6, 2008
and colleagues in Canada and Germany have discovered a gene and six mutations of it that cause symptoms associated with Parkinson's. (July 13, 2006) Scientists have linked a recently discovered gene to a rare nervous system disease called hereditary spastic paraplegia, for which there is no cure. (Science Daily)
Read more... Aug 6, 2008
7 million in grant programs dedicated to Parkinson's disease research, care and outreach worldwide ... Through centers alone, NPF reaches more than 50,000 patients with Parkinson's disease and almost 70,000 patients with movement disorders ... Programs funded in comprehensive care were diverse and included grants focusing on advanced-stage Parkinson's disease and continuity of care. (PNN Online)
Drug Gives Boy, 12, With Parkinson's His Life Back Aug 5, 2008
"The average age is about 56," said Ray Williams, executive director of the Parkinson's Society of Alberta, which has been providing support to the Carnegies since Andrew's diagnosis ... Parkinsonism, also known as Parkinson's syndrome or atypical Parkinson's, is a neurological syndrome characterized by tremor, hypokinesia, rigidity, and postural instability. (Fox News)
Concerns over chemical pesticides clash with keeping the grasses green Aug 5, 2008
Toronto Public Health's website includes a "backgrounder" that lists some of the health risks that have been associated with pesticide exposure, including decreased fertility and an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease and certain types of cancer. But some experts, including University of Guelph toxicologist Keith Solomon, say that although gardeners should be sure to "use every tool in the toolbox" to combat infestations, chemical pesticides are safe, and conclusive health risks... (Globe and Mail -- National)
Rip-off victims unprotected Aug 4, 2008
"There is evidence that cocoa will help Parkinson's [disease] with the increase in dopamine and increase in energy levels". "A recent study showed that mothers who consumed chocolate during their pregnancy had happier and more content children at six months than the group that didn't use chocolat.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Health Glance, 8-4-08 Aug 4, 2008
Parkinson's supportThe Yuma Parkinson's Support Group will meet from noon to 2 p.m. today at Sun Valley, 598 E. 20th St. Lunch or potluck is included. For more information, call Meme Farnsworth at 343-9912. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Telescope Embedded In Glasses Lens Promises To Make Driving Easier For Visually Impaired Aug 3, 2008
2, 2008) Glasses embedded with a telescope promise to make it easier for people with impaired vision to drive and do other activities requiring sharper distance vision. Schepens Eye Research Institute scientists describe the advantages of these innovative glasses over earlier devices in an article published in the May/June issue of Journal of Biomedical Optics. (Science Daily)
Body as enemy: Young Corvallis man ready to risk experimental procedure so he can get bounced out of ‘Club Twitch' Aug 3, 2008
The procedure, which has been successful for patients with Parkinson's Disease, involves implanting electrodes into a deep part of the brain and connecting them to pacemaker-like devices implanted below the collarbone. Once the system is in place, electrical charges block abnormal neurotransmissions. (Missoulian, MT)
What I learned: Drumming is good for you Aug 3, 2008
Their vision is to "make life better for everyone throughout the world with the healing experience of movement and rhythm" and to improve the quality of life for a wide variety of audiences including: mentally and physically challenged children, including those with aggression issues; fit and healthy adults and children; seniors with balance issues; wheelchair-bound persons; and patients with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, stroke and other life-altering conditions. The training was being offered at... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Scientists Reach Stem Cell Milestone Aug 3, 2008
"It opens the door to being able to make patient-specific stem-cell lines to treat diseases that affect people very late in life, like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease.". In the lab, Eggan's group has successfully turned stem cells into motor neurons, the cells that connect the spinal cord to the body's muscles and which degenerate in ALS. But researchers have not been able to prove that these cells will be clinically useful that is, whether the new nerve cells will work as well as healthy... (Time.com)
