Scientists make eye's retina from stem cells
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Scientists make eye's retina from stem cells
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12963297
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A part of the eye that is essential for vision has been created in the laboratory from animal stem cells, offering hope to the blind and partially sighted.
One day it might be possible to make an eye in a dish, Nature journal reports.
The Japanese team used mouse stem cells - immature cells that have the ability to turn into many types of body tissue.
With the right mix of nutrients, the cells changed and began to grow to make a synthetic retina.
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Here's hoping..
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07-04-2011, 12:09
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Re: Scientists make eye's retina from stem cells
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One day it might be possible to make an eye in a dish, Nature journal reports.
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07-04-2011, 13:16
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Re: Scientists make eye's retina from stem cells
Very good news. I only hope that the research moves fast enough to help some of my friends.
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Re: Scientists make eye's retina from stem cells
So in my case, because I am short sighted, could this benefit me in any way?
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07-04-2011, 14:49
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Re: Scientists make eye's retina from stem cells
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So in my case, because I am short sighted, could this benefit me in any way?
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Are you a mouse ?????? 
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Re: Scientists make eye's retina from stem cells
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So in my case, because I am short sighted, could this benefit me in any way?
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I just use lenses/glasses and squint a bit sometimes - an eye transplant would be a bit too extreme for me.
If a person's sight was severely affected it could be a risk worth taking 
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Re: Scientists make eye's retina from stem cells
It is an interesting idea. Not something I'd ever do though.
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