Fish eyes could hold clue to repairing damaged retinas in humans

A special type of cell found in the eye has been found to be very important in regenerating the retina in zebrafish and restoring vision even after extensive damage. Now, a UK team of scientists believe they may be able to use these cells – known as Müller glial cells – to regenerate damaged retina in humans, according to a study published this month in the journal Stem Cells.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news105109434.html">Fish eyes could hold clue to repairing damaged retinas in humans</a></p> <p>A special type of cell found in the eye has been found to be very important in regenerating the retina in zebrafish and restoring vision even after extensive damage. Now, a UK team of scientists believe they may be able to use these cells – known as Müller glial cells – to regenerate damaged retina in humans, according to a study published this month in the journal <i>Stem Cells</i>.</p>