What are stem cells?
The main types of stem cells are embryonic, induced pluripotent stem cells, umbilical cord and adult stem cells. Their uses in medicine include research to understand underlying causes of disease and the development of new therapies.
More information: Glossary definitions of stem cells, embryonic stem cells, iPS (induced pluripotent stem) cells and umbilical cord blood stem cells
In addition to trying to develop a novel treatment for MND, researchers would like to use stem cells to help them understand what goes wrong in the disease.
The use of stem cell therapy for MND may eventually be possible. However, the general perception among scientists is that the research is not yet sufficiently well advanced.
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