how can a human embryo can be altered to create neurons for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease.
2007-03-20 13:05:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
any links please?
2007-03-20 13:36:05 · update #1
Theoretically, it may be possible to find a solution with embryonic stem cell research. I don't believe that it has been accomplished with embryos. Placental stem cells have had more success in creating cures but not for Parkinson's as far as I know.
2007-03-20 13:12:54 · answer #1 · answered by bravozulu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Embryos (and certain parts of adults) contain stem cells. Stem cells are cells that have not differentiated into any specific type of cell yet. Stem cells can become any kind of cell. So science is trying to get stem cells to become neurons.
2007-03-20 20:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by ecolink 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋