Friday, January 26, 2007

Cell discovery at UGA could open path to breakthroughs

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Date: January 26, 2007

Summary:

A University of Georgia scientist has discovered a way to quickly manufacture billions of a type of cell —- derived from embryonic stem cells —- that could grow into nerve and brain tissue, a development that could shorten by years the search for cures to debilitating conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases as well as spinal cord injuries.