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Yes there's hope, but treating spinal injuries with stem cells is not a reality yet

  • Written by Megan Munsie, Head of Education, Ethics, Law & Community Awareness Unit, Stem Cells Australia, University of Melbourne
imageScientists hope that stem cells may be able to repair nerves and other cells that support transmission of electrical impulses in the spinal cord. binomialphoto/flickr , CC BY-NC-ND

The 2017 Australian of the Year award went to Professor Alan Mackay-Sim for his significant career in stem cell science.

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