- 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.