Stem cell breakthrough could lead to muscular dystrophy treatment

You know, Diana DeGette said this might happen. From BBC News:

An Italian-French team found transplanting stem cells into dogs with a version of the disease markedly improved their symptoms.

Writing in the journal Nature, the team said the work paved the way for future trials in humans. Scientists said it was a major step forward and bolstered the idea that stem cells could be used to treat MD.