Scientists successfully awaken sleeping stem cells

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kumarnarendra.8@gmail.com - 20 Mar 2008 12:23 GMT

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

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Dan - 22 Mar 2008 02:41 GMT

on 3/20/08 6:23 AM kumarnarendra.8@gmail.com 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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