Adeno associated virus and gene therapy of the human retina

Okay, so you know how our eyes help us see things? Sometimes, people have a problem with their eyes and they can't see very well. This is where adeno associated virus (AAV) and gene therapy come in.

AAV is a tiny virus that doesn't make people sick. Scientists use it to help fix problems in people's cells. Gene therapy is when doctors put new genes into cells to help fix problems. Sometimes, people have a problem because they don't have a certain gene in their cells.

The human retina is part of the eye that helps us see. Scientists have found a way to use AAV and gene therapy to help people who have a problem with their retina. They put a new gene into the cells in the retina to fix the problem.

This is helpful because if someone has a problem with their retina, they may not be able to see things clearly or at all. But with AAV and gene therapy, they may be able to see better or even get their vision back.

Overall, using AAV and gene therapy to help fix problems in the human retina is a way for scientists to help people see better and have a better quality of life.