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Stem cells repair damaged circuits in mice with Parkinson’s – Medical News Today
New research finds that stem cell therapy led to motor skill improvement after 4–5 months in mice with Parkinson’s disease.
A study suggests a type of nerve cell derived from stem cells can make the right connections when implanted into the brain, restoring lost motor function.
Parkinsons disease is a progressive degenerative disorder that affects muscular control.
Its symptoms include tremor, rigidity, slowness of movement, and impaired balance. Difficulties with swallowing and speaking are also common, particularly later in the course of the disease.
The National Institutes of Health estimate that about 50,000 p…
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