NIH Innovates(@NIH_Innovates):NIH-funded researchers have developed a way to create specialized retinal blood vessel cells from human stem cells—opening new possibilities for studying and treating diseases like diabetic retinopathy. These cells helped repair damaged blood vessels in mice and enabled researchers to build realistic "mini retinas" in the lab, helping unlock new insights into retinal diseases. 🔗 Learn more:

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2026.07.15 13:54

NIH-funded researchers have developed a way to create specialized retinal blood vessel cells from human stem cells—opening new possibilities for studying and treating diseases like diabetic retinopathy. These cells helped repair damaged blood vessels in mice and enabled researchers to build realistic "mini retinas" in the lab, helping unlock new insights into retinal diseases. 🔗 Learn more: