Siriraj declares breakthrough in stem cell research
Disease Control and Prevention’s staff Influenza virus research in laboratory. Photo: James Gathany.
BANGKOK, Oct 18 – A Siriraj Hospital medical team today announced its successful isolation of stem cells from amniotic fluid which they said will contribute to treatments of many chronic diseases.
Dr Udom Kachintorn, dean of the Siriraj medical school, said further research will be conducted on the use of stem cells to treat various illnesses including Alzheimers, osteoarthritis, diabetes and spinal cord pain. These chronic ailments are related to deteriorating stem cells in a human body.
Source: MCOT
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