Lab-grown eye cells offer fresh hope for millions at risk of blindness: Scientists say their breakthrough paves way for 'continuous supply' of retinal tissue ^30.4%

Daily Mail Online - By WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY REPORTER - 6/30/2026, 9:10 AM

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A revolutionary technique to grow eye cells from scratch offers fresh hope for millions at risk of blindness. Scientists at Duke University have discovered a way of coaxing adult cells to transform into specialised blood vessels that are key for eye health. When injected into the eyes of mice with retinal diseases, the lab-grown 'retinal... more