“Reprogramming” Restores Lost Vision
Research described as “a major landmark” and “a milestone in the field” restored lost vision in old mice by restoring damaged cells in the eye to a youthful state.
This is the first time any treatment has succeeded in accomplishing this, and to say scientists are excited is an understatement.
The researchers believe one day this new “reprogramming” technique could help turn back time for other parts of the body as well.
Back in July we told you about a remarkable discovery from Juan Carlos Izpisúa Belmonte and his team at the Gene Expression Laboratory at San Diego’s Salk Institute for Biological Studies.
Dying, […]