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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·December 3, 2014·2 min read

          Wireless Nanorod Nanotube Film Enables Light Stimulation of Blind Retina

          Researchers use nanotechnology to create a light sensitive film that could form the basis for a prosthetic retina.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·January 19, 2015·3 min read

          Major Cause of Blindness Linked to Calcium Deposits in the Eye

          Researchers link microscopic spheres of calcium phosphate to the development of AMD.
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          FeaturedNeurology
          ·August 25, 2015·6 min read

          Omega 3 Supplements Do Not Slow Cognitive Decline, Study Reports

          A new study reports the dietary supplement Omega 3 does not slow cognitive decline in older people, especially if they already have preexisting cognitive problems.
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          FeaturedNeurology
          ·August 25, 2015·3 min read

          Measuring Eye Pigment Could Offer a Potential Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease

          Researchers investigate the link between cognitive function and levels of a vital eye pigment linked to diet.
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          FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·November 9, 2015·4 min read

          Parkinson’s Drug Could Help Save Sight

          A new study reports L-DOPA may be able to delay or prevent macular degeneration associated with aging.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience
          ·January 10, 2016·5 min read

          Study Points to Possible Source of Peripheral Vision Problems

          A new study could help explain why our peripheral vision is so poor.
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          Image shows a fundus photo showing intermediate age-related macular degeneration.
          FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience
          ·February 4, 2016·5 min read

          High Dose Statin Treatment May Improve Symptoms of Macular Degeneration

          According to a new study, patients with high risk macular degeneration showed improvement when they were treated with a high dose statin.
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          Image shows a retina affected by AMD.
          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience
          ·November 21, 2016·5 min read

          Alzheimer’s Proteins Could Be At Fault For Leading Cause of Vision Loss in Older People

          A new study reports amyloid beta proteins are able to accumulate in the retina and damage it, which may result in age related macular degeneration in older people.
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          a blue eye
          FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·August 8, 2018·4 min read

          New Insight on Alzheimer’s: Link Between Dementia and Eye Diseases Discovered

          A new study reveals a considerable link between three common eye diseases and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers believe their findings could help physicians better detect those at risk of developing dementia.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·April 14, 2020·3 min read

          Diet may help preserve cognitive function

          Following a Mediterranean diet with greater adherence was linked to the lowest risk of cognitive impairment. High fish and vegetable consumption appeared to have the greatest protective effect against cognitive decline.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience
          ·March 10, 2021·5 min read

          Alzheimer’s Disease Protein Linked to Common Sight Loss

          Exposing retinal pigment epithelium cells in mouse models to amyloid-beta resulted in retinal pathologies similar to those seen in human age-related macular degeneration.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience
          ·October 21, 2021·4 min read

          Prozac Pegged as Potential First Treatment for a Leading Cause of Blindness

          Fluoxetine, the antidepressant commonly known as Prozac, may be beneficial for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. Researchers found Prozac significantly slowed the rate at which people over 50 developed AMD.
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          Stem Cell Breakthrough: A Potential Cure for Baldness

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          Mastering Motion: How Our Brains Predict to Perfect the Catch

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