From: alscenter@jhmi.edu To: The ALS Community Date: February 18, 2009 Subject: Robert Packard Center ALS News Network TRIALS OF CELL-BASED THERAPY DON'T COME OUT OF THE BLUESome thoughts on Geron's start of stem cell-based therapy for spinal injury. http://www.alscenter.org/news/briefs/090218.cfm Late last month, ALS sufferers' hearts had to quicken at the announcement by the biotech firm, Geron, hailing the start of clinical trials of a stem cell-based therapy for new spinal injuries. *edit.....for more please follow the link provided *