In an exciting new advancement, scientists have created functional human Retinas in a lab environment. These cultured retina, called organoids, are derived from stem cells organized into the five layers of light sensitive cells and nerves that send signals to the brain so that people can see. This development addresses a fundamental unmet need – the creation of Retina models that accurately replicate the real organ. Doctors can now map a disease to the model cells that they can grow and study in a dish, then use to tailor a treatment to meet a patient’s individual needs. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3jbxrx2
