Stem cells delay paralyzing disease

Source: Reuters
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:08pm ET

Summary:

Human fetal stem cells can graft onto the spines of rats and delay some of the paralyzing symptoms of motor neuron disease, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, U.S. researchers reported. The new cells were resistant to the disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS, the researchers said.

Commentary: Hopefully researchers can translate these findings into effective human treatments for ALS / Lou Gehrig's disease.