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Japanese Scientists Create Artificial Eyeballs

Posted by timothy on from the wizards-of-ix dept.

MikeyMars writes: "CNN is reporting that Japanese scientists have grown artificial eyeballs [cnn.com] for tadpoles. This is the first time in the world something like this has been accomplished. 'Since the basics of body-making is common to that of human beings, I think this might help enable people to regain vision in the future,' Asashima was quoted as saying."

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  1. You tadpole, huh? by verch · · Score: 1, Redundant

    I design your eyes.

    If only you could see what I've seen with your eyes

  2. The things I have seen... by BitwizeGHC · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Ohhh, if only you knew the things I have seen... with your eyes.

    (Sorry, it just had to be said.)

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