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LoneWolf
10 Apr 2009, 09:05 AM
Professor Jonathan Sprent and Dr Kylie Webster from Sydney's Garvan Institute of Medical Research, in collaboration with colleagues, Dr Shane Grey and Stacey Walters, have successfully tested a method, in experimental mice, of adjusting the immune system for just long enough to receive a tissue transplant and accept it as 'self'. At no stage, during or after the procedure, is there any need for immunosuppressive drugs.

Link (http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-04/ra-mbi040609.php)

It is still early on but it sure does seem promising. As someone with a family history of heart disease I get exited with every little step forward we make.

Brianna
10 Apr 2009, 03:57 PM
Rock on.