Gary Fitleberg, December 8, 2004

Israeli scientists made what is being called a major breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s disease.

The researchers at Hadassah University Medical center in Jerusalem succeeded in showing that embryonic stem cells can help laboratory rats with Parkinson’s.

According to a statement from Hadassah, the research could help lead to a cure for those with Parkinson’s, a degenerative disease of the nervous system that affects millions of people around the world.

Gary Fitleberg is a Political Analyst specializing in International Relations with emphasis on Middle East affairs.

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