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University of Montreal: Using Stem-Cell Transplants to Treat Blindness
December 07, 2024
MONTREAL, Quebec, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news release:

UdeM scientists have developed a method to create retinal transplants from stem cells, and with them, blind mini-pigs have showed signs of restored vision, a promising development for humans, as well.

Scientists at Universite de Montreal have successfully transplanted retinas made from stem cells into blind mini-pigs - and, it seems, made them see again, according to a new . . .

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