Stem cell injections ease muscular dystrophy in dogs
New York reports that stem cell injections improved symptoms in golden retrievers with Duchenne like dystrophy. Researchers Cossu and colleagues used adult stem cells from dog vessels, with best results from cells from healthy dogs. Experts caution that human benefit remains unproven and further trials are planned.
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New York
Johnny Huard
University of Pittsburgh
Sharon Hesteree
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Muscular Dystrophy Association
Duchenne
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Giulio Cossa
San Raffaelo Scientific Insitute
Milan
Cossu
Scientists grow heart valves using stem cells in unborn babies
Scientists in Zurich report growing human heart valves from stem cells in the amniotic fluid, aiming to repair fetal heart defects before birth. Japanese researchers also created valves in rabbits from own tissue. If proven, this could lead to durable, homegrown replacements for infants with congenital valve disease.
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Chicago
Bom
Kyoko Hay
Ziyad Hijazi
United States
National Institutes of Health
Hoerstrup
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