Why are they important to medicine?

Stem cells also offer the hope of a cure for many types of disease,
such as insulin-dependant diabetes, Parkinsons disease and tissue damage such as that suffered by spinal trauma victims. Charitable organisations have expressed their support for stem cell research which, they consider, will be of great benefit to the patients they represent.

For more information about some these organisations, click on the following charity logos.

Parkinson logo

diabetes logo