Stem cells treat eye problem in rat tests: EMBRYONIC MATERIAL PRODUCES PIGMENT.

From: San Jose Mercury News (San Jose, CA) | Date: September 21, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Steve Johnson

Sep. 21--Advanced Cell Technology of Alameda, which stirred a national fuss in August when it claimed to have found a way to make stem-cell lines without destroying embryos, now says it has used human embryonic stem cells to treat eye disorders in rats.

It could be two years or more, however, before the company knows whether this finding could help people with impaired sight.

Aided by University of Utah scientists, the company ...

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