Thursday, November 09, 2006

Blind mice treated with stem cells regain sight: Scientists have taken big step towards helping humans

Source: The Times
Posted: November 9, 2006

Summary:

British scientists have enabledmake blind mice see by transplanting retinal cells into mice that were blind as a result of a genetic defect, the effects of which are very similar to the human disease retinitis pigmentosa. The breakthrough that could open the way to treating millions of people who lose their sight.

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