Stem cells ‘able to reverse symtoms of multiple sclerosis’

Scientists have been able to reverse the symptoms of multiple sclerosis using stem cells from patients’ own body fat. Some have been left free from seizures and better able to walk after the treatment. Researchers said that the results suggest that the “very simple” injection of their own cells can stimulate the regrowth of tissue damaged by the progression of the disease. Multiple sclerosis (abbreviated MS) is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system, leading to demyelination. Full Story : Telegraph.co.uk…..

Climate Change Causing Increases in Tick-Borne Diseases

You might want to know this before venturing outside this Spring. According to research by Didier Raoult, a professor at the University of Marseille School of Medicine in France, hot weather may be making dog ticks turn on humans, a change that could cause an increase in dangerous tick-borne diseases. Although ticks are hosts to a variety of life-threatening organisms that lead to many diseases, risk of infection is likely low if you’ve been bitten by a tick and removed it right away

Turner Syndrome

Turner syndrome occurs when a female is born with one X chromosome instead of two. Occurring in 1 out of every 2500 girls, the syndrome manifests itself in a number of ways. Short stature, lymphoedema, broad chest, low hairline, low-set ears, and webbed neck are common symptoms of Turner syndrome. As a chromosomal condition, there is no “cure” for Turner syndrome. However, growth hormones and Estrogen replacement therapy have been tried to minimize the symptoms.

Happy People Live Longer

Although there are no evidence on happiness heals diseases, but it protects against falling ill. Because of this reason, happy people live longer. The size of the effect on longevity is comparable to that of smoking or not. It was concluded from an analysis of 30 follow-up studies published in the Journal of Happiness Studies.There have been more reports of happy people living longer. Happiness isn’t necessarily effective on seriously ill people, but it does help most healthy people. Chronic unhappiness causes stress, which reduces immune response. People who are happy seems to be adopting a healthy life style as well.

Grandmas Can Have Babies

When scientists predicted a scenario just like test-tube babies 30 years ago, it shocked us, but now it is an acceptable routine to most people. According to the journal Nature “Making Babies: The Next 30 Years”, newborns and 100-year-old  can have children; labs will generate sperm and eggs for anybody; human embryos will be easily made by pluripotent stem cell; “Genetic cassettes” will be inserted to correct any genetic diseases or mutation; and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) will become as cheap as $100.

But don’t you thing the old-fashioned way is cheaper and more fun?

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