Biggles7268 Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Genetically engineered stem cells can help rats’ severed spinal cords grow back together, according to a study published Tuesday. Rats given the treatment, using stem cells taken from rat embryos, could move their legs again after their spines were severed in the lab, said the researchers’ report in the Journal of Neuroscience. rest of article here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necrosmith Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendybabe Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 I have worked in spinal cord injury for many years, if this is true then hallelujah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimov Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 didn't the Koreans already do this like a year ago with a human? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofspong Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 If they got this to work on humans, it would truly be one of the greatest cures in recent times. Paralyzation is one of the more frightening injuries, in my opinion, and there are millions of paralyzed folk around the planet who would give almost anything to be able to use thier limbs again. Of course, fundies will still bitch about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sokudo Ningyou Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 If they got this to work on humans, it would truly be one of the greatest cures in recent times. Paralyzation is one of the more frightening injuries, in my opinion, and there are millions of paralyzed folk around the planet who would give almost anything to be able to use thier limbs again. Of course, fundies will still bitch about it. It won't matter a shit to the fundies if stem cells cured cancer; to get them, you have to OMG KILL FETUSES. Even though scientists are working around that problem, they'll still be convinced it's evil somehow, and will merrily deny the sick and disabled their cure because it's the morally right thing to do. Because they're proud hypocrites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefranden Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Ya, I know I'm a wacko, but I can't help feeling sorry for that rat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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