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EnglishGolden Apple Snail: A Glimpse of Hope for Human Sight
Meet the golden apple snail, the superstar of eye regeneration! This little wonder can grow back a whole eye in just 30 days, and it’s got a structure similar to ours! A study led by Alice Accorsi at UC Davis reveals that these snails use special cells to heal their eyes. If only humans could learn a thing or two from them for better vision in the future!
few hours ago | Barkha Mathur
Quick rundown
1.Golden apple snail can regrow complex eyes in a month.
2.UC Davis study explores eye regeneration in snails.
3.Snail's eye regeneration offers insights for human blindness.
4.Camera-type eyes are shared by humans and certain snails.
5.Research could unlock genetic pathways for human eye repair.
