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Beautiful new paper: methods for getting stem-cell derived retinal ganglion cells to integrate into the retina (mouse). Cells were capable of migrating & surviving. #NEIfunded Baranov Lab Levi Todd Mass Eye and Ear Harvard Ophthalmology PNASNews paper:

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