Fish-like genetic program used to turn human retinal cells into neurons

Loss of neurons in in the retina due to trauma or disease leads to vision impairment or blindness, a process which is irreversible in humans. Interestingly, some animals like fish have the built-in ability to regenerate retinal neurons by turning another retinal cell type called “Muller glia” into neurons.

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