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·March 15, 2023·5 min readVisually Navigating on Foot Uses a Unique Brain RegionThe brain uses a specific region called the occipital place area (OPA) to navigate through spaces visually while walking, and not when crawling or using other modes of movement. This discovery sheds light on how children develop spatial awareness and interact with their surroundings as they learn to walk.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
