Stem Cell Scientists Cure Sickle Cell Disease in Mice

Stem Cell Scientists Cure Sickle Cell Disease in Mice
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By RICK WEISS The Washington Post December 7, 2007
WASHINGTON — Using a newly developed technique for turning skin cells into stem cells, scientists have cured mice of sickle cell anemia — the first direct proof that the easily obtained cells can reverse an inherited, potentially fatal disease.
Researchers said the work, published in yesterday's online edition of the journal Science, points to a promising future for the novel cells. Known as iPS cells, they have been touted by President Bush and some scientists as a possible substitute for embryonic stem cells, which have been mired for years in political controversy.
a cure to ease the suffering ; or are the suffering cured in Christ ; for no one can wipe the tears away but g*d ; he holds the Kleenex box to heaven ;