‘Unfold’: Stem Cells and Surgery Used in Spina Bifida Trial for Humans

Dave Jones — October 11, 2022 - 1:15pm

Both humans and dogs are susceptible to spina bifida, a spinal birth defect that can lead to paralysis. In Part 2 of our new season of Unfold, we examine the first human clinical trial using stem cells and surgery to treat the condition.

You’ll meet one of the couples taking part in the clinical trial. They dropped everything and moved from Oregon to Sacramento in the hope that the stem cell and fetal surgery treatment would allow their child to walk.

Hear their extraordinary journey here:

‘Unfold’ Podcast Launches Season 4 Focused on Health

Amy M Quinton — October 04, 2022 - 11:00am

Unfold, a �ٺ��Ƶ podcast, launches its fourth season. Its first episode focuses on treating spina bifida in bulldogs.

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‘Unfold’: Stem Cells and Surgery Used in Spina Bifida Trial for Humans

‘Unfold’ Podcast Launches Season 4 Focused on Health