Optic nerves regrowth raises hope for blind - The Guardian 7th October 2008

Scientists have found a way to regrow damaged optic nerves, raising hopes for people who have been left blind or partially sighted by injuries to the cells. The technique, developed by a team under Zhigang He at Children’s hospital in Boston, prompts severed nerves to repair themselves within weeks. The procedure is being tested on spinal cord injuries.

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