Re: [QUAD-L] 60 Minutes

[Brien]

Paul, I am a friend of Hans and a benefactor to the institute.  the 60 minutes presentation was, as usual, unrevealing.  At least Hans was able to indicate from where stem cells are acquired (no dead babies, in fact the nucleus from the fertility clinic egg isn't even permeated; no DNA is accessed!)  Human trials have begun this year and huge strides are occurring in other countries.  I firmly believe in the progress at the reeve-irvine which,  by the way, is moving forward on the fast  track with a  preventive treatment for brand new injuries like yours.  Our bodies destroy the intact myelin when the cord is traumatized.  This treatment would halt the destructive effects of our  bodies defense system!  Our cords are not severed, they are simply bruised and demyelineated.  I dont live and wait  for the procedure for remyelineation of my cord such that I will ever be as good as new, but I am VERY OPEN and optimistic that it may be possible to  restore control of bowel, bladder and sex. There are so many mobility aids! Be positive and optimistic best, Brien On Feb 28, 2006, at 7:44 PM, Paul Jacobson wrote: Be clear......the genetic makeup of a rat is vastly different than that of a human.     This is the tip of the iceberg...........great work, exciting work but don't expect to see this success applied to humans in our lifetime.   Be well and live each day to its fullest.   Paul Jacobson, c5/6 Injured /05/03 ----- Original Message ----- From: Greg To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 6:18 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] 60 Minutes Did you all see 60 Minutes on Sun? A great story on stem-cell research. Greg