In Mouse Model Of Rett Syndrome, Bone Marrow Transplant Arrests Symptoms

Sunday, May. 13th 2012 11:17 AM

A paper published online in Nature describes the results of using bone marrow transplant (BMT) to replace faulty immune system cells in models of Rett Syndrome. The procedure arrested many severe symptoms of the childhood disorder, including abnormal breathing and movement, and significantly extended the lifespan of Rett mouse models.

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