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Stem Cell Therapy For You And For Fido

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You've heard plenty about research into the use of stem cells to heal humans. 

But our pets, too?  Yep... stem cells show just as much promise in treating the ailments of dogs as in people. 

Animal Cell Therapies is running trials, with the help of vet clinics like West Ridge Animal Hospital in Klamath Falls.  Amanda Reilly of ACT visits, along with Dr. Doug McInnis from West Ridge.  

 

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Geoffrey Riley is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has hosted the Jefferson Exchange on JPR since 2009. He's been a broadcaster in the Rogue Valley for more than 35 years, working in both television and radio.
April Ehrlich is an editor and reporter at Oregon Public Broadcasting. Prior to joining OPB, she was a news host and regional reporter at Jefferson Public Radio.