Clinical Research

Eyes in the Back of Its Head

01/31/2012 0 Comments

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Biologists at Tufts University were able to make tadpoles grow eyes on their backs and tails by genetically manipulating the membrane voltage of cells in frog embryos.
This new mechanism could have great potential in the formation of complex organs for transplantation and regenerative medicine applications.

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Review of Optometry