Spinal Research

[nige]

originally posted by i_am_me_too

I know a little about spinal cord research but I don't keep myself up to date. People keep telling me that there is a lot of work being done in different areas and a cure is looking good.

Can anyone out there tell me about research that looks really promising?

I remember that about 4 years ago there was human trials being done in Queensland. I think that they operated (using nasal cells) on a few people. They were saying back then that they would release any results in 3 years time. Well, it's been 3 years but I haven't heard anything at all. Maybe the trials didn't have any positive results at all?

[nige]

originally posted by Buttons

Follow this link - seems to be the most recent news I've seen about the trials, although there are no results yet
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=3992

Also the federal government is also currently reviewing legislation on Human Cloning and Research Involving Human Embryos (currently prohibited) - see link
http://www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.aspx
It's too late to submit anything but may be worth following to see the outcome - there are public hearings in Melbourne on September 29th/30th which you may be interested in. Dont think there are details as to the location/times etc yet but keep an eye on the website.