Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Blind Mice See Again After Retinal Stem Cell Transplant

Source: Medical News Today
Posted: November 8, 2006 - 11:00am (PST)

Summary:

British scientists reported that blind mice regained their vision by observing that their pupils contracted when exposed to light after undergoing retinal stem cell transplants. The researchers believe this study could eventually lead to sight restoration for humans blinded by diabetes or age-related macular degeneration.

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