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Algae DNA could help the blind see in upcoming trials
Optogenetics is one of the greatest achievements in gene splicing over the last decade, as it has helped researchers see how the brain works in animals by making neurons react to light. For the first time, however, the technique will be tried on a human subjects to help legally blind folks see for the first time. Using research developed by Wayne State University scientist Zhuo-Hua Pan, a company called RestroSense will inject a virus doped with light-sensitive algae DNA directly into a patient's eyes. So far, the only successful attempts at restoring vision in humans has come using the Argus II implant.
