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We Could Banish Cataracts Forever Thanks To ‘Living Stem Cell Lenses’ – Huffington Post UK

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2016-03-10

Huffington Post UK

We Could Banish Cataracts Forever Thanks To ‘Living Stem Cell Lenses’
Huffington Post UK
In a remarkable series of experiments, scientists have found a way to make the human eye grow a new lens using its owns stem cells. The breakthrough study, published by Nature, highlights how infants with cataracts were treated without invasive surgery

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2016-03-10

WKAR

MSU researchers discover new stem cell in genetic ‘trash pile’
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Stem cells are the raw materials the body uses to build any specific type of cell. Researchers at Michigan State University say they’ve found a new type of stem cell that may be used to regenerate healthy cells. Current State talks with Dr. Amy Ralston

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2016-03-10

WKAR

MSU researchers discover new stem cell in genetic ‘trash pile’
WKAR
Stem cells are the raw materials the body uses to build any specific type of cell. Researchers at Michigan State University say they’ve found a new type of stem cell that may be used to regenerate healthy cells. Current State talks with Dr. Amy Ralston

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2016-03-10

RedOrbit

Radical stem cell treatment restores sight to children with cataracts
RedOrbit
Clouding the lenses of a newborn’s eyes at birth or shortly after that, congenital cataracts are a major source of blindness. Researchers recently took a major step forward in the effort to cure congenital cataracts by successfully regrowing lenses

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2016-03-10

A Sweet Life

Documenting ViaCyte’s Stem Cell Diabetes Trial
A Sweet Life
Nearly 18 months into a breakthrough stem cell trial for type 1 diabetes, significant positive results are emerging. ViaCyte, a leader in stem cell therapies for diabetes, is conducting this first human trial of its kind. And a husband/wife team is