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First Hints That Stem Cells Can Help Patients Get Better

First Hints That Stem Cells Can Help Patients Get Better
Two women losing their sight to progressive forms of blindness may have regained some vision while participating in an experiment testing a treatment made from human embryonic stem cells, the first time researchers directly helped patients with these types of stem cells.

Two women losing their sight to progressive forms of blindness may have regained some vision while participating in an experiment testing a treatment made from human embryonic stem cells, researchers reported today.

The report marks the first time that scientists have produced direct evidence that human embryonic stem cells may have helped a patient. The cells had only previously been tested in the laboratory or in animals.

"For these patients, the impact is enormous."

(READ the story from NPR News) – Photo via Public Library of Science, CC license

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