Researchers Discover Hidden 'Recycling System' That Helps Keep Vision Cells Healthy
July 29, 2026
July 29, 2026
NORMAN, Oklahoma, July 29 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:
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Researchers Discover Hidden 'Recycling System' That Helps Keep Vision Cells Healthy
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OKLAHOMA CITY - For decades, scientists believed that photoreceptors in the retina relied primarily on neighboring support cells, known as the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), to remove waste. While the RPE is still responsible for clearing away the worn-out tip . . .
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Researchers Discover Hidden 'Recycling System' That Helps Keep Vision Cells Healthy
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OKLAHOMA CITY - For decades, scientists believed that photoreceptors in the retina relied primarily on neighboring support cells, known as the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), to remove waste. While the RPE is still responsible for clearing away the worn-out tip . . .