- Researchers and entrepreneurs have developed an implant made of collagen protein from pig's skin, which resembles the human cornea. In a pilot study, the implant restored vision to 20 people with diseased corneas, most of whom were blind prior to receiving the implant. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41587-022-01408-w 5 comments science
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- Eye implant made from pig protein restored sight in 14 blind people https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/eye-implant-pig-protein-restored-sight-blind-people-rcna42681 640 comments
- Medical breakthroughs: Corneas made from pig collagen return sight to 20 people | Science & Tech | EL PAÍS English Edition https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-08-21/corneas-made-from-pig-collagen-return-sight-to-20-people.html 6 comments
- A Bioengineered Cornea Shows It Can Improve People’s Sight | WIRED https://www.wired.com/story/a-bioengineered-cornea-shows-it-can-improve-peoples-sight/ 4 comments
- Corneas made from pig skin restore sight in humans: study – The Hill https://thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/medical-advances/3598693-corneas-made-from-pig-skin-restore-sight-in-humans-study/ 0 comments
- These Bioengineered Corneas Gave 14 Blind People Their Sight Back https://singularityhub.com/2022/08/15/in-a-pilot-trial-bioengineered-corneas-gave-14-blind-people-their-sight-back/ 0 comments
- Cornea Implants Made From Pig Skin Restored Eyesight in a Small Clinical Trial | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/cornea-implants-made-from-pig-skin-restored-eyesight-in-a-small-clinical-trial-180980590/ 0 comments