Stem-Cell Therapy Restores Movement in Paralyzed Mice: Achievement hailed as a breakthrough, but success in humans may still be years away

Source: HealthDay News
Posted: June 20, 2006

Summary:

Scientists have used embryonic stem cells to form new, functional nerve cell connections in formerly paralyzed mice that effectively restored the animals' limb movement.

Commentary: Maybe this finding will give scientists new ideas about how to repair the damaged central nervous system in humans with central nervous system disorders.