Source: Evening Standard
Date: 5 June 2007
Summary:
The Evening Standard reports on the development of a new technique by British Scientists which uses human embryonic stem cells (hESC's) to cure blindness:
"A revolutionary technique being developed by British scientists could cure blindness in millions of people around the world. The treatment centres on human embryonic stem cells grown in a laboratory. These are "blank" cells with the power to turn into different cell types and are used to create small patches identical to the cells damaged in the eyes of AMD sufferers. Packaged into a syringe, the patch is injected into the back of the eye where it replaces damaged cells and restores sight."
