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Brain Cancer Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·July 14, 2025·4 min read

Cancer Drug Shows Promise In Treating AMD Vision Loss

Scientists have discovered that a locally developed cancer drug, PRL3-zumab, may offer a groundbreaking treatment for two major causes of blindness: wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Pre-clinical studies showed that intravenous PRL3-zumab reduced abnormal eye blood vessel leakage by 86% more than standard eye injections, with fewer risks.

Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·July 3, 2024·7 min read

Ozempic Linked to Increased Risk of Blinding Eye Condition

A new study reveals that patients prescribed semaglutide (Ozempic or Wegovy) for diabetes or weight loss have a higher risk of developing NAION, a potentially blinding eye condition. Diabetic patients on semaglutide were over four times more likely to be diagnosed with NAION, while overweight patients were over seven times more likely. The findings suggest the need for careful discussions between patients and doctors about this risk. NAION remains a rare but serious condition with no effective treatments.

Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·May 7, 2024·6 min read

Nano-Scale Vision Implant Promises New Hope for Blindness

Researchers developed a novel vision implant, featuring electrodes as small as a single neuron. This advanced technology, designed to interface directly with the visual cortex, could significantly enhance the visual perception in individuals who are blind.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·May 6, 2024·7 min read

CRISPR Trial Provides Hope for Inherited Blindness

A recent clinical trial, BRILLIANCE demonstrated the safety and efficacy of CRISPR gene editing in treating inherited blindness caused by mutations in the CEP290 gene. The study involved 14 participants who received a single injection of the CRISPR/Cas9-based medicine, EDIT-101, which showed measurable improvements in 11 participants' vision.

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·February 26, 2024·5 min read

Gut Bacteria May Play Role in Vision Loss

Researchers found a surprising connection between gut bacteria and inherited eye diseases, potentially opening new treatment avenues using antimicrobials. They discovered that a specific genetic mutation could weaken the body's defenses, allowing gut bacteria to infiltrate the eye and cause sight loss.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·November 22, 2023·5 min read

How Blind People Recognize Faces via Sound

A new study reveals that people who are blind can recognize faces using auditory patterns processed by the fusiform face area, a brain region crucial for face processing in sighted individuals. The study employed a sensory substitution device to translate images into sound, demonstrating that face recognition in the brain isn't solely dependent on visual experience.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·October 27, 2023·4 min read

Restoring Vision: Blind “See” Through Sound with Smart Glasses

Researchers pioneered "acoustic touch" technology, allowing individuals with blindness or low vision to "see" using unique sound icons. These smart glasses translate visual data into distinct auditory cues.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·April 26, 2023·3 min read

Gene Therapy for Dogs With Inherited Blinding Eye Disease Set for Human Trials

A groundbreaking gene therapy proven successful in treating an inherited, blinding eye disease in dogs is now poised for clinical trials in humans with the rare condition retinitis pigmentosa. The therapy, which halts vision loss by introducing a normal copy of the CNGB1 gene, could potentially benefit around 2 million people affected worldwide.

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Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·March 24, 2023·3 min read

Blind People Sense Their Heartbeats Better Than Sighted

Blind people are better than sighted people at sensing their own heartbeat, a new study reveals. The findings suggest those who are blind have a heightened ability to feel signals from inside their bodies than those who are not visually impaired.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Visual Neuroscience

·January 17, 2023·4 min read

Combining Multiple Maps Reveals New Genetic Risk Factors for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Study uncovers new genetic risk factors for age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in adults.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·January 12, 2023·3 min read

A Key Step Toward New Treatment for Hereditary Blindness

Using animal models, researchers demonstrate a potentially effective approach to treating blindness associated with genetic conditions by using mRNA and lipid nanoparticles.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·January 4, 2023·5 min read

Lab-Grown Retinal Cells Open the Door to Treat Blindness and Degenerative Eye Diseases

Lab-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.