Science Questions
Why are eye transplants not available?
It is because the eye's retina is part of the brain, and the retina's cells are derived from brain tissue. Retinal cells and the cells that connect them to the brain are the least amenable to being manipulated outside the body.
Comments
Actually it's because it they were, then the running Red Ryder BB gun theme in 'A Christmas Story' wouldn't be nearly as funny. Not that it's funny now. Nevermind.
Posted by: Wind Rider | May 27, 2004 02:31 PM