Transplanted Photoreceptor Precursor Cells Restore Visual Function In Mice With Retinal Degeneration
14th Nov 2006, 06:57 GMT
Scientists have successfully transplanted light-sensing cells called photoreceptors directly into the eyes of mice and restored their visual function.The achievement is based on a novel technology in which the cells are introduced at a particular stage in their development. [click link for full article]
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