In a groundbreaking experiment, researchers have used a dye found in some deep-sea fish and used to treat night blindness to enhance their own night vision. The team from Science for the Masses, an organization dedicated to improving the human body through technological advancements, used drops of the chlorophyll-based dye Chlorin e6 (Ce6) to enhance the natural vision of the human eye in low light conditions. The dye has been used successfully in the treatment of night blindness and cancer in rats. The team selected colleague Gabriel Licina to undergo the experiment, and after being treated with Ce6, Licina was able to clearly see a person standing 50 meters away in the dark.
The ability to see clearly in the dark is a trait that many animals possess, and researchers have long sought to replicate this ability in humans. The team from Science for the Masses believes that their experiment is a significant step towards achieving this goal. The dye used in the experiment, Chlorin e6, has been used in the treatment of night blindness for some time, but this is the first time it has been used to enhance human night vision. The team caution that further testing is needed before the procedure can be considered safe for widespread use.
The experiment involved cleaning Licina’s eyes with a saline solution before administering 50 milliliters of Ce6 directly into his eyes. The dye was absorbed into his retina, and Licina’s eyes became extremely sensitive to light, requiring him to wear black contact lenses to protect them. The team published their findings on their website, cautioning against attempting to replicate the experiment at home. While the experiment was successful, the team stresses that further testing is needed before the procedure can be considered safe for widespread use.
