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UCI Health Opens First Embryonic Stem Cell Trial for Huntington’s Disease

UCI Health Opens First Embryonic Stem Cell Trial for Huntington’s Disease

UCI Health has launched the world’s first in-human clinical trial using embryonic stem cell–derived therapy for Huntington’s disease. The early-phase study will evaluate safety and explore whether the approach could help address neurodegeneration in affected patients.

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UCI Health launches world's first embryonic stem cell trial for Huntington's disease