With researchers at the University of Wisconsin demonstrating they can grow retinal cells from skin cells, a new treatment for macular degeneration may be on the horizong. Macular degeneration is … [Read more...]
Blood Stem Cells Restore Vision in Blind Mice
August 19, 2009 By 2 Comments
Bone marrow stem cells have been used to repair damaged retinas in mice and may suggest a possible stem cell treatment for macular degeneration. Researchers at the University of Florida have shown … [Read more...]
Protein May Lead to Macular Degeneration Treatment
January 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A protein has been discovered that appears to prolong the live of retinal cells in both healthy and diseased eyes. Working with mice, researchers hope that this protein discovery may lead to … [Read more...]
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