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Results Heralded in Asterias hESC Clinical Trial

Results Heralded in Asterias hESC Clinical Trial

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May 28, 2014
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Two prominent stem cell patient advocates are hailing as a “giant leap forward” the initial results of a clinical trial involving a human embryonic stem cell therapy for spinal cord injuries.

Their remarks came in the wake of last week's announcement by Asterias Therapeutics of Menlo Park, Ca., that the trial had cleared its first safety hurdle. Asterias…

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