A first-of-its-kind trial is testing adult stem cell transplants for advanced dry macular degeneration. Early results show ...

In a first-in-human phase 1/2a clinical trial, researchers used adult stem cells to help restore vision in people with age-related macular degeneration. In the United States, age-related macular degen ...

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Groundbreaking trial shows adult stem cell transplants can significantly enhance vision for patients suffering from advanced dry macular degeneration, offering hope for millions affected by this ...