Pioneering stem cell trial hopes to transform the lives of Parkinson's ... trends now
Pioneering stem cell trial hopes to transform the lives of Parkinson's ... trends now
Pioneering stem cell trial hopes to transform the lives of Parkinson's sufferers Brain infused with millions of cells to prove this can slow, stop or reverse disease Eight patients will have treatment in coming weeks at hospital in Lund, Sweden
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British patients are set to take part in a pioneering stem cell trial which experts hope will transform the lives of people with Parkinson's.
Their brains will be infused with millions of the cells in a trial aimed at demonstrating if the technique can slow, stop or even reverse the course of the devastating condition.
Eight patients – four Britons and four Swedes – will have the treatment in the coming weeks at a hospital in Lund, southern Sweden.
Scientists believe the infusion will kick-start production of the vital neurotransmitter
