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Spinal cord stem-cell trial could start soon, report says

October 21st, 2008 · No Comments

A clinical trial that would test the use of embryonic stem cells to treat spinal cord injury could begin within three months. The Scientist is reporting that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may lift its hold on a trial sponsored by California biotech Geron Corp. by early next year. In May, the agency ordered [...]

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