Re: Scientists successfully awaken sleeping stem cells

on 3/20/08 6:23 AM kumarnarendra.8@xxxxxxxxx said the following:
Scientists at Schepens Eye Research Institute have discovered what
chemical in the eye triggers the dormant capacity of certain non-
neuronal cells to transform into progenitor cells, a stem-like cell
that can generate new retinal cells.

http://indiancivilservice.org/news/234612.html

Great news! My brother lost his peripheral vision due to head trauma. I hope his vision can be restored within 5 years. He may have to go to Singapore or South Korea though.
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