Scientists rescue visual function in rats using induced pluripot...

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Fri, 12/04/2009 - 13:00

Scientists have rescued visual function in laboratory rats with eye disease by using cells similar to stem cells.

The research shows the potential for stem cell-based therapies to treat age-related macular degeneration in humans.


 

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