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Stem Cells

Groundbreaking Stem Cells Implanted into Human Retina

On September 12, 2014, a team of eye specialists led by ophthalmologist Yasuo Kurimoto implanted a 1.3 by 3.0 millimeter sheet of retinal pigment epithelium cells into the…

Stem Cells: A Potential Cure for Type I and II Diabetes

Diabetes is a growing health concern in the United States. Although it is estimated that 20.8 million Americans suffer from diabetes, only two-thirds are actually diagnosed with the…