First human embryonic stem cell trials halted by FDA, but why?


	First human embryonic stem cell trials halted by FDA, but why?

theophania79

10-29-2009 3:10 PM

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stem cell research, geron, spinal cord injuries, fda, embryonic stem cells, paralysis, disabilities in the media, human trials

theophania79 says:

The FDA has temporarily halted what will be the first US-based human trials using embryonic stem cells. Geron hopes to restore movement in those with paralysis. Can they did it? Will the “impossible” actually happen?

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