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Fish eyes could hold clue to repairing damaged retinas in humans
07-31-2007 · EurekAlert!A special type of cell found in the eye has been found to be very important in regenerating the retina in zebrafish and restoring vision even after extensive damage. Now, a UK team of scientists believe they may be able to use these cells -- known as Mьller glial cells -- to regenerate damaged retina in humans, according to a study published this month in the journal Stem Cells.
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