Scientists Reverse the Aging Clock: Restore Age-Related Vision Loss Through Epigenetic Reprogramming – SciTechDaily

• Proof-of-concept study represents first successful attempt to reverse the aging clock in animals through epigenetic reprogramming.
• Scientists turned on embryonic genes to reprogram cells of mouse retinas.
• Approach reversed glaucoma-induced eye damage in animals.
• Approach also restored age-related vision loss in elderly mice.
• Work spells promise for using same approach in other tissues, organs beyond the eyes.
• Success sets stage for treatment of various age-related diseases in humans.

Harvard Medical School…

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