FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·October 19, 2023·6 min readNew Eye Clock Predicts Aging Through Fluid ProteinsResearchers have pioneered a method to measure ocular aging by studying proteins in eye fluid. Using artificial intelligence, they crafted an "eye-aging clock" from 26 out of nearly 6,000 proteins which can forecast aging.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·August 28, 2023·5 min readNew Cell Atlas Signals Hope for Aging Visual ImpairmentsResearchers created a groundbreaking "cell atlas" of the human eye that could revolutionize treatments for blinding diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration. The atlas identifies nearly 160 unique cell types across different eye structures, and pinpoints which genes each cell type expresses.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·April 14, 2023·4 min readStem Cell Therapy Could Restore Vision to Those With Macular Degeneration and Other Blinding Eye DiseasesA new method enables the production of photoreceptor progenitor cells that resemble embryonic cells. These cells can be transplanted and restore retinal function, and ultimately recovery of vision for those with blinding diseases including age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·April 1, 2023·3 min readA Potential Cause of Age-Related Macular DegenerationResearchers have identified rare genetic variants that may drive age-related macular degeneration. The findings could be key to developing new treatments that could slow the progression of AMD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·February 25, 2023·4 min readNew Way to Prevent AMD, a Common Cause of Vision LossStudy uncovered a previously unknown contributor to harmful blood vessel growth in the eye associated with AMD and other common vision loss disorders. The findings could lead to new treatments for those suffering from age-related macular degeneration and other vision loss disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·January 17, 2023·4 min readCombining Multiple Maps Reveals New Genetic Risk Factors for Age-Related Macular DegenerationStudy uncovers new genetic risk factors for age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in adults.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·January 9, 2023·5 min readTwo Separate Eye Diseases May Contribute to Common Blinding Eye Condition AMDStudy demonstrates two different types of deposits in the retina that appear to contribute to age-related macular degeneration.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·January 4, 2023·5 min readLab-Grown Retinal Cells Open the Door to Treat Blindness and Degenerative Eye DiseasesLab-created retinal cells created from human stem cells can reach out and connect to neighboring cells, a new study reports. The cells have the capacity to replace damaged retinal cells and carry sensory information. The findings could pave the way for clinical trials for the treatment of a range of diseases associated with vision loss and blindness.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·January 3, 2023·4 min readAge-Related Macular Degeneration a Risk Factor for COVID-19 Infection and Severe DiseaseMore severe COVID-19 outcomes associated with age-related macular degeneration likely arise from a genetic predisposition in addition to higher levels of Pdgf in blood serum.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·December 22, 2022·4 min readResearchers Use 3D Bioprinting to Create Eye Tissue: Could Cure Macular DegenerationUsing patients' stem cells, researchers used 3D bioprinting to create and produce eye tissue. The advance could provide an unending supply of tissue to study, and ultimately cure retinal diseases and age-related macular degeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·December 15, 2022·4 min readBrain Stimulation Found to Improve Reading Ability in Macular Degeneration PatientsTranscranial direct current stimulation can help improve reading for those with age-related macular degeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·December 1, 2022·4 min readGanglion Cells Created in Mice in Bid to Fix Diseased EyesResearchers induced non-neural cells that mimic ganglion cells in the eyes of mice, effectively reducing the impact of certain eye diseases. They hope to next replicate their technique in humans in order to help restore vision lost due to eye diseases.Read More