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Transcription factors identified that regulate retinal vascularization

May 06, 2013

The retina is a highly vascularized tissue, but too much or too little vascularization can lead to visual impairment and diseases such as familial exudative vitreoretinopathy or macular degeneration.

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Promising new therapeutic approach to lazy eye disorder

May 04, 2013

A research team led by Dr. Robert Hess from McGill University and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) has used the popular puzzle video game Tetris in an innovative approach to treat adult...

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Consultation on future IMI under Horizon 2020

May 03, 2013

The Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) has launched a public consultation on the second phase of the IMI under Horizon 2020.

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Rodents recognize objects using sophisticated perceptive strategies

May 02, 2013

Sight is such a spontaneous activity that we are unaware of the complexity of the brain mechanisms it implies.

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Marie Curie Individual Fellowships calls launched

May 01, 2013

The 2013 calls for the Marie Curie Individual Fellowships have been launched by the EC, and the deadline for applications is 14 August 2013.

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Biomechanical origins of common eye diseases easier to study with new "Stretched Tissue" approach

April 30, 2013

Until now, researchers looking for the origins of eye diseases like detached retina and glaucoma have focused on biochemical processes.

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GenSight receives $41.3 million for ocular gene therapy development

April 29, 2013

GenSight’s $41.3 million in Series A, venture-capital funding is another example of how the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ early investment in promising translational research can help lead to biotech companies receiving the...

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The importance of early diagnosis and treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

April 26, 2013

"This study paints a clearer picture of key threats to older Americans' vision, such as AMD," said Ronald Klein, M.D., the lead researcher for the Beaver Dam Eye Study conducted at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine...

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See-through brains clarify connections

April 25, 2013

A chemical treatment that turns whole organs transparent offers a big boost to the field of ‘connectomics’ — the push to map the brain’s fiendishly complicated wiring.

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Nonsurgical option shows promise in restoring near vision without glasses

April 24, 2013

By middle age, most people have age-related declines in near vision (presbyopia) requiring bifocals or reading glasses.

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