Lab-Grown Cells Restore Sight in Mice | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Duke scientists have unlocked a major leap in eye research by growing lab-made blood vessel cells from stem cells that restored vision in mice with retinal disease—marking the first time such cells successfully integrated into damaged tissue and regenerated functional blood vessels. This breakthrough not only offers a powerful new model for studying eye disorders but also hints at preventative treatments that could be cheaper and more effective. With the retina’s unique blood barrier posing a therapeutic challenge, these lab-grown cells bypass that hurdle by forming protective vessels before…