Stem cells could offer hope for muscular dystrophy

Researchers are investigating several novel approaches, including gene and stem cell therapy, to meet the challenges of diseases like muscular dystrophy. Recently, Dr Yoshitsugu Aoki of the National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo and colleagues have summarised the current state of research into using urine-derived stem cells as models and prospective treatments, which may offer hope for patients with these potentially life-limiting conditions.

Read more about their work in Research Outreach.
Find the original paper this episode is based on at:  https://doi.org/10.3390/cells8091066