Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Prosthetic retinas, computer codes, algae genes: a new vision for advancing ... - UAB Kaleidoscope


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Prosthetic retinas, computer codes, algae genes: a new vision for advancing ...
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The pair has developed a prosthetic retina that uses computer code and a gene found in algae to vastly improve the vision of blind mice. The current prosthetics improve retinal function by inserting a specific gene into the nerve cells on the retina ...

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