Researchers at Utah State University have successfully demonstrated that hagfish slime proteins can accurately replicate membranes in the human eye.
Professor Elizabeth Vargis and her team study a condition called age-related macular degeneration that causes damage to the retina, making it difficult to see. They study in vitro models of Bruch's membrane, a layer in the retina of the eye, to compare the natural aging process to the effects of AMD.
Studying the connection between an aging Bruch's membrane and deterioration caused by AMD is challenging in live subjects due to the slow progression of the disease and the complexity of isolating specific layers of the retina. Creating an in vitro model of Bruch's membrane that mimics both its healthy and aged states help researchers understand the relationship between
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