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February 12, 2009
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From WCTF.org

Here is another article about how stem cell research is helping rats with ALS! Neuralstem’s patented technology enables, for the first time, the ability to produce neural stem cells of the human brain and spinal cord in commercial quantities, and the ability to control the differentiation of these cells into mature, physiologically relevant human neurons [...]

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February 11, 2009
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ALS News: Scientists gain much-needed insight into MND

From CNS Drug News: It has been found that the signalling molecule, Wnt3, plays a crucial role in creating the connections between nerves and the muscles they control. It does this by assisting another molecule known as Agrin, which co-ordinates construction of the synapse and organises the elements that make up the connection. Without properly-formed [...]

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February 10, 2009
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Researchers Develop "Brain-Controlled" Wheelchair Robotic Arm

I could definitely use one of these. It will nice to have a robotic arm around to help me with stuff in future.     More Details: Researchers Develop "Brain-Controlled" Wheelchair Robotic Arm

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January 24, 2009
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Nasty Fall

Yesterday I had a very bad fall in the garage. It happened in the morning when I was trying to get my daughter in the car. I was holding her and she exerted some pressure on the side rails to get in. Her pressure ensured that I take a tumble to the floor. It was [...]

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January 16, 2009
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Getting into stem cell study

The other day I mentioned about a possibility of getting into UW’s stem cell research program. Well, yesterday I got a call from UW and guess what they are interested in getting me into the program. What they are going to do is take a skin tissue (very small in size) and then try to [...]

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