Autism Stem-Cell Therapy to Be Tested in Children in Trials

Submitted by dawnacrawford on August 22, 2012 - 08:57
Source: 
Bloomberg
Link: 
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-21/stem-cell-therapy-for-autism-to-be-tested-in-first-trial.html
Date Published: 
August 21, 2012
Abstract: 

Sutter Neuroscience Institute and CBR (Cord Blood Registry) are launching the first FDA-approved clinical trial to assess the use of a child's own cord blood stem cells to treat select patients with autism.