great news. early in the process yet good to see this.
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061115/ap_on_he_me/stem_cells_dystrophyStem cells help dogs with dystrophy
By MALCOLM RITTER, AP Science Writer 1 hour, 32 minutes ago
NEW YORK - In promising new research, stem cells worked remarkably well at easing symptoms of muscular dystrophy in dogs, an experiment that experts call a significant step toward treating people.
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"It's a great breakthrough for all of us working on stem cells for muscular dystrophy," said researcher Johnny Huard of the University of Pittsburgh, who wasn't involved in the work.
Sharon Hesterlee, vice president of translational research at the Muscular Dystrophy Association, called the result one of the most exciting she's seen in her eight years with the organization. Her group helped pay for the work.
She stressed that it's not yet clear whether such a treatment would work in people, but said she had "cautious optimism" about it.