UC Irvine researchers discovered that polyunsaturated fatty acids can reverse age-related vision loss in mice by targeting the ELOVL2 "aging gene" in the retina.
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This simple fatty acid could restore failing vision
ELOVL2 (Aging Gene) Target gene
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Treatment type
Mice Study organism
Vision Function Restored Outcome
In Retinal Cells aging signs reversed
In Treated Mice visual function restored