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From: "Bobby G. Greer, Ph. D." <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2001 6:44 PM
Subject: Re: Neural stem cells
> In a message dated 6/24/01 8:06:26 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:
>
> << I hear these cells mentioned as possible cures for =
> strokes,epilepsy,Parkinson's.Is this a possible benefit to
> people who experience CP?
> >>
>
> It is my understanding, at present, that stem cells, like other
restorative
> treatments; work best on newly injured sites. This being the case, it is
> unlikely that they would be effective in most cases of CP. Stem cells, as
I
> understand, are mutable tissue which can conform to surrounding cells and
> thus develope, in these cases, into neural cells. But this also brings up
the
> abortion issue, since stem cells usually come from aborted fetuses.
> Thanks Bobby I am Catholic,nuff said
> Bobby
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