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Skin cells changed into retina tissue - JSOnline

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Skin cells changed into retina tissue - JSOnline
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Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have reprogrammed skin cells and turned them into different kinds of retinal cells, a remarkable demonstration that mimicked the early development of a key part of the human eye and raised hopes for treating disorders that rob millions of their vision.
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    • talon talon
      6 months ago


      The reprogramming of simple skin cells into something as complex and irreplaceable as the eye's retina is a miracle. Can vital organs be manufactured as well?
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      • Charles Daney Charles Daney
        6 months ago


        What's possible now is making individual retinal cells, not a functioning retina. Most organs have a variety of cell types, such as nerves, blood vessels, etc. I don't think making complete organs will happen very soon.

        However, special cell types, made from a person's own skin cells, may be useful in repairing organs in which those cells have damage - such as retinas, hearts, etc. This is a more near-term objective. It can't be done with cells from another person due to the immune system reaction.
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