Harvard Research finds Stem Cells fight Eye Problems

A Harvard based research team just released a study demonstrating that transplanted stem cells may help in fighting eye-related problems, which include macular degeneration and other retinal diseases.

Schepens Eye Research Institute researchers (an affiliate of Harvard Medical School) found that transplanted stem cells into the eyes of mice that suffered visual imparement preserved and even improved their vision.

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The Harvard Crimson Online - Stem Cells May Solve Eye Problems

Tulsa World - Stem cells can preserve vision

Posted on November 24, 2004 09:45 AM