FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·March 17, 2019·8 min readWith single gene insertion, blind mice regain sightGene therapy that targets retinal ganglion cells with light-sensitive cone opsins helps restore vision in mice. Researchers report a potential human treatment could be available within three years.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·October 25, 2017·15 min readMy Sudden Synesthesia: How I Went Blind and Started Hearing ColorsRecovering from suddenly losing her vision, Vanessa Potter experienced a mingling of her senses and altered the way in which she saw colors.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 26, 2017·4 min readGenome Editing with CRISPR-Cas9 Prevents Angiogenesis of the RetinaCRISPR 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·February 9, 2017·5 min readAnti-Cell Death Agent A Potential Treatment For Vision Loss in MSST266 produces an anti-inflammatory effect and can help preserve cells in the optic nerve, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·December 13, 2016·6 min readEstrogen Increases Vision Loss Risk in Rare Genetic DiseaseA new study suggests blocking estrogen may help preserve eyesight in girls with NF1.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·November 30, 2016·5 min readVideo Game Helps Children With Poor Vision to See BetterResearchers report children with poor vision experience an improvement in their peripheral vision within hours of being exposed to child friendly action video games.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·November 21, 2016·5 min readAlzheimer’s Proteins Could Be At Fault For Leading Cause of Vision Loss in Older PeopleA 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·October 25, 2016·3 min readAfter Blindness, The Adult Brain Can Learn to See AgainA new study uses retinal prosthetics to assess the brain's ability to process visual information years after blindness occurs.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosVisual Neuroscience·September 12, 2016·4 min readWorld’s First Operation Inside Eye Using a RobotSurgeons have successfully performed the world's first operation inside the eye using a robot.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·February 4, 2016·5 min readHigh Dose Statin Treatment May Improve Symptoms of Macular DegenerationAccording to a new study, patients with high risk macular degeneration showed improvement when they were treated with a high dose statin.Read More
