Source: Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Date: May 26, 2005
Summary:
CALGARY, May 26 /CNW/ - Three North American research centres are examining the body's own stem cells in hopes that they may hold the key to repairing damage caused by multiple sclerosis. If successful, people with MS may be able to regain losses of physical ability caused by the often-debilitating disease. With the new funding, scientists will investigate whether adult human stem cells can be stimulated to create myelin. In essence, they will determine if there is an "on" switch that can kick-start the remyelination process for people who have MS.
