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·August 18, 2020·5 min read

Artificial Intelligence Recognizes Deteriorating Photoreceptors

Novel artificial intelligence software can provide a precise assessment of the progression of geographic atrophy. The technology can also determine the integrity of photoreceptors and detect progressive degenerative changes beyond the main lessons associated with GA. Read More

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·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. Read More

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Visual Neuroscience

·January 18, 2020·4 min read

Researchers identify gene with functional role in aging of eye

The gene Elovl2 appears to play a significant role in age-associated functional and anatomical aging in mouse retinas. The finding has direct implications for age-related eye diseases, such as macular degeneration. When the expression of the gene was boosted, age-related visual function improved. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Neurotech Open Neuroscience Articles Visual Neuroscience

·July 1, 2019·3 min read

Smart glasses follow our eyes and focus automatically

A newly designed set of 'smart glasses' could help to correct the vision of millions of people with age-related presbyopia. The autofocals work much like the eyes and include eye tracking sensors which enable to triangulate where a person is looking and determine the precise distance of the object. Read More

This shows how C3 microglia acts to resolve RP

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·June 17, 2019·4 min read

Immune system can slow degenerative eye disease: Mouse study

Study reveals C3, which can cause damage in some eye diseases, may help to slow the progression of retinitis pigmentosa. Read More

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·February 18, 2019·3 min read

Heavy Smoking Can Damage Vision

A new study reports those who smoke 20 or more cigarettes a day have a reduced ability to discriminate contrast and colors compared to non smokers. Read More

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·October 1, 2018·5 min read

What’s in Your DNA?

Researchers say 1 in 10 older adults have participated in genetic testing, but far more have an interest in getting their DNA analyzed. However, two thirds of those polled say genetic testing could lead them to worry more about their future health. Read More

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·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. Read More

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·July 26, 2017·4 min read

Genome Editing with CRISPR-Cas9 Prevents Angiogenesis of the Retina

CRISPR gene editing has allowed researchers to prevent angiogenesis of the retina occurring in mice. Researchers say the new technology could help prevent vision loss in those with retinal diseases. Read More