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New Therapy Restores Vision in Mice, Sparks Hope

4/24/2025

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A groundbreaking therapy from South Korea's KAIST has restored vision in mice by promoting retinal regeneration. By neutralizing the PROX1 protein, researchers enabled Müller glia to evolve into new neurons. This promising advancement could pave the way for clinical trials by 2028, igniting hope for over 300 million individuals suffering from retinal diseases.

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A groundbreaking therapy from South Korea's KAIST has restored vision in mice by promoting retinal regeneration. By neutralizing the PROX1 protein, researchers enabled Müller glia to evolve into new neurons. This promising advancement could pave the way for clinical trials by 2028, igniting hope for over 300 million individuals suffering from retinal diseases.