Iran's stem cell research -10 March 08

There's much debate over Iran's nuclear programme but it has invested in other areas of scientific research. Al Jazeera's Alireza Ronaghi explains how with one of the world's most open policies on stem cell research, the Tehran Royan Institute is becoming a leader in its field.

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[mmokbr]

I am proud to be Iranian when I see such a great achievement.

[PersianStealth]

GOD BLESS IRAN

[12TabulaRasa12]

eye opener!

[Autria3000]

i love iran and im  spanish but they are super clever

[robert80taylor]

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[robert80taylor]

Other recent MS patients who have had Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation (ASCT), or stem cell therapy have posted videos and comments on YouTube v=jFQr2eqm3Cg. Log on to ccsviclinic. ca for more information.

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Dr.Avneesh Gupte, the Neurosurgeon at Noble Hospital performing the procedure has been encouraged by results in Cerebral Palsy patients as well. “We are fortunate to be able to offer the treatment because not every hospital is able to perform these types of transplants.You must have the specialized medical equipment and specially trained doctors and nurses”. Log on to ccsviclinic.ca for more information.

[robert80taylor]

Dr. Hemangi of Noble continues: “These are early days and certainly all evidence that the combination of liberation and stem cell therapies working together at this point is anecdotal. However I am not aware of other medical facilities in the world that offer the synthesis of both to MS patients on an approved basis and it is indeed a rare opportunity for MS patients to take advantage of a treatment that is quite possibly unique in the world”. Log on to ccsviclinic. ca for more information.