University of Melbourne announce Stem Cells Discovery

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Researchers have completed the study by using skin biopsies from patients with the rare genetic disease Friedreich Ataxia (FA). The discovery will allow for the development of new treatments for FA and related conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. For more information, see the following websites: University of Melbourne Stem Cell Laboratory: http://www.cns.unimelb.edu.au Monash Institute of Medical Research: http://www.monashinstitute.org Friedreich Ataxia Research Association: http://www.fara.org.au Friedreich Ataxia Research Alliance: http://www.curefa.org Credits Produced by Rebecca Scott Camera by Clive Banfield Editing by Rob Cross, Corporate Video Video of heart cells provided courtesy of: Duncan E Crombie.

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University of Melbourne announce Stem Cells Discovery