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In a message dated 03/13/2004 3:32:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, adlerjayne@... writes:

grant to develop stem cell therapies for people with MSThe UK MS Society has awarded its first funding for stem cell research to Professor Scolding, who is working on developing therapies for patients with MS that will repair damaged areas in the brain and spinal cord and restore lost functions.Stem cells have generated great excitement as one possible type of cell to be used in such therapies. While most research involves the use of embryonic stem cells, Professor Scolding and his team are exploring an alternative, adult source of stem cells.Preliminary studies have already established that stem cells can be grown in large quantities from adult human bone marrow, and that these can be turned into the types of brain cell which should be able to repair myelin. The team now hopes to discover whether these cells will indeed repair. They will also assess whether there are any potential risks associated with using adult human stem cells in this way.Source:http://www.mssociety.org.uk/research/news_in_research/neil_scolding.htmlA support group for people with ms & their friends & relations. We try & keep informed of developments in ms research & stay abreast of legislative issues that may effect us.