BHU, TIGS Scientists Develop Stem Cell Intervention For Curing Neurodegenerative Ailments

Varanasi: The latest intervention in stem cell technology has given hope to patients suffering from diseases like Parkinson's disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Scientists from Centre for Genetic Disorders at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS) in Bengaluru have discovered stem cells, using cutting-edge CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing technology, which can be crucial for curing serious diseases while reaching their root cause quickly. The scientists have successfully developed two...