Cloning for a Cure: Hope for Motor Neurone Disease

Cloning for a Cure: Hope for Motor Neurone Disease

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The transcript discusses the potential use of cloning and stem cell technology to treat motor neurone disease. Scientists plan to use genetic material to create an embryonic clone, hoping to replace damaged neurons. The process involves injecting genetic material into a human egg. While there are ethical concerns about using human embryos, the technique offers hope for a cure, potentially benefiting future patients.

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What is the significance of King's College Hospital's collaboration with South Korean scientists?

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How might the cloning technique benefit other sufferers of motor neurone disease in the future?

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