Advanced Cell Technology's Ability to Rescue Vision in Blind Rats Noted in Scientific American

ALAMEDA, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- March 06, 2007 -- Advanced Cell Technology, Inc.'s (OTCBB: ACTC) ability to rescue vision in blind rats was noted in Scientific American's March 2007 issue as the lead story of its News Scan section. The full text of the article, which notes Advanced Cell's ability to "coax embryonic stem cells to turn into transplantable retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) tissue," is timely as it comes shortly after the company announced its collaboration with the Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU).