Spinal cord stem-cell trial could start soon, report says

http://www.sciam.com/blog/60-second-science/post.cfm?id=spinal-cord-stem-cell-trial-could-s-2008-10-20

<p>A clinical trial that would test the use of embryonic stem cells to treat spinal cord injury could begin within three months.</p> <p>The Scientist is reporting that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may lift its hold on a trial sponsored by California biotech Geron Corp. by early …</p>