Scientists Program Blood Stem Cells To Become Vision Cells

Monday, August 3, 2009 - 01:21 in Health & Medicine

Researchers were able to program bone marrow stem cells to repair damaged retinas in mice, suggesting a potential treatment for one of the most common causes of vision loss in older people. The success implies that blood stem cells taken from bone marrow can be programmed to restore a variety of cells and tissues, including ones involved in cardiovascular disorders.

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