Eyes that photosynthesise: NUS scientists plant a cure for dry eye disease
May 16, 2026
May 16, 2026
SINGAPORE, May 16 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release:
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Eyes that photosynthesise: NUS scientists plant a cure for dry eye disease
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A nanosized extract of the plant thylakoid grana -the molecular engine behind photosynthesis -is transplanted into the eye's corneal cells, producing a key protective molecule when exposed to ambient light, opening a new front against dry eye disease
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Eyes that photosynthesise: NUS scientists plant a cure for dry eye disease
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A nanosized extract of the plant thylakoid grana -the molecular engine behind photosynthesis -is transplanted into the eye's corneal cells, producing a key protective molecule when exposed to ambient light, opening a new front against dry eye disease
Wh . . .