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A biotech company says it put dopamine-making cells into people’s brains (www.technologyreview.com)
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A biotech company says it put dopamine-making cells into people’s brains::The experiment to treat Parkinson’s is a critical early test of stem cells’ potential to tackle serious disease.

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[–] qooqie@lemmy.world 17 points 11 months ago (4 children)

Oh okay! That’s weird! I am a little hesitant of having any cells injected into my brain tbh

[–] UFO64@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago

Right? Let’s see this pass rigorous muster first.

[–] LapGoat@pawb.social 6 points 11 months ago

if i develop parkinsons in my late ages, id be down partially so that future generations can get better and more refined treatments.

[–] paradiso@lemm.ee 5 points 11 months ago

I'll be a guinea pig

[–] Scubus@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 months ago

As someone with severe depression, I'd willingly jam a hot poker through one of my eyes and into my brain if I actually thought it'd help