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Stem Cells: A Weapon for Huntington’s? – KSAT San Antonio

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2014-12-16 NEWS

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Stem Cells: A Weapon for Huntington’s?
KSAT San Antonio
150,000 more are at risk. Until now, there has been no hope for these patients who typically die of the disease within 15 years of diagnosis. But for the first time, scientists are studying a therapy that could slow down this killer, and stem cells are

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UConn Begins New Stem Cell Research
The Hartford Guardian
STORRS — The University of Connecticut recently announced a new stem cell research collaboration in the field of rare disease with Cheshire, CT-based Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The collaboration will expand on the work of Dr. David J. Goldhamer, …

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UConn Begins New Stem Cell Research
The Hartford Guardian
STORRS — The University of Connecticut recently announced a new stem cell research collaboration in the field of rare disease with Cheshire, CT-based Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The collaboration will expand on the work of Dr. David J. Goldhamer, …

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After a decade and a half, stem cells remain a controversial topic
Genetic Literacy Project
At the time, scientists had realized that embryonic stem cells had the incredible capacity to transform into virtually any cell in the human body — and so could potentially lead to new treatments or cures for a multitude of illnesses. On the other

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New Procedure Gives Tulsan A Chance To Walk Using His Own Stem Cells
News On 6
It’s a procedure that saved a Tulsa man from having knee surgery and his doctor says it’s a revolution in medical care. Doctors used Michael Conte’s own stem cells to heal his damaged knee in a treatment that’s only recently become available in Oklahoma.