Obama’s stem cell plans may boost Alzheimer’s research
Date published:
Monday, March 9, 2009News source:
Alzheimer’s Research TrustRegion:
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US President Barack Obama’s decision to reverse an existing executive order against federal funding of embryonic stem-cell research is likely to strengthen international research efforts into diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s Research Trust Chief Executive Rebecca Wood said:“Stem cell research in the UK and Europe has opened some exciting avenues of research into possible treatments for Alzheimer’s, and these efforts could now be boosted by greater input from American researchers.
“Since Alzheimer's and other diseases cause the gradual death of brain cells, stem cell research could lead to completely new approaches to tackling dementia focused on replacing lost brain cells. Dementia is a global challenge – affecting 26 million people worldwide – requiring global solutions.”
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