US Approved Embryonic Stem Cell Trials Begin

The first U.S. government approved study to inject embryonic stem cells into a human patient is now underway.  This current clinical trial for spinal cord injury will be held at seven sites around the country and is in phase 1 status.  It is a milestone for stem cell therapy and will be followed by many disease investigators looking at the safety of stem cell therapies.

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