Read more motor neurone disease stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/39697/motor-neurone-disease.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 4:37:00 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/56680/mathematician-hawking-very-ill.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCambridge University says famed mathematician Stephen Hawking was rushed to the hospital today and is "very ill." The university said Hawking had been fighting a chest infection for several weeks. Hawking, 67, gained fame for his work on black holes, and has remained active despite being stricken with motor neurone...http://www.newser.com/story/56680/mathematician-hawking-very-ill.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 20 Apr 2009 10:38:11 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/33906/scientists-see-breakthrough-in-stem-cell-production.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA US team has made a breakthrough in stem cell research, growing new nerve cells from the skin of patients suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS. The work marks the first time disease-specific stem cells have been generated from a patient.The method could be used to tailor replacement...http://www.newser.com/story/33906/scientists-see-breakthrough-in-stem-cell-production.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 01 Aug 2008 8:18:15 CDT