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  • March 21, 2011 at 10:23 pm #73585
    Embryo Research

    Is there any chance that embryo research can contribute to the search into a cure for muscular dystrophy

    Angiej
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    March 22, 2011 at 10:23 am #79799
    Re: Embryo Research

    Hi angiej,

    The first thing that comes to my mind is the research in Newcastle for mitochondrial myopathy. They are doing research on embryos in order to develop an IVF technique to stop the condition being passed on to future generations. You can read more here:

    http://www.muscular-dystrophy.org/research/news/2194_new_research_uncovers_potential_method_to_avoid_passing_mitochondrial_myopathy_onto_future_generations

    There is also the possibility of embryonic stem cells in the future, but this research field is still in its early stages.

    Does this answer your question? May I ask why you’re interested in embryo research?

    Best wishes,
    Kristina (Research Communications Officer at the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign).

    kelvidge
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