New approach to combat influenza and herpes with bean-based gum
In today's interconnected world, infectious diseases pose an escalating threat, as demonstrated by the coronavirus pandemic and outbreaks of H1N1, ...
Tag: Blindness
Scientists unveil dynamic structure of protein key to vision
Scientists have for the first time looked deep into the protein structure that may determine our vision - and discovered ...
Why do some people need supplements and others don’t? New review explains
A new review reveals how smarter supplement strategies and cutting-edge diagnostics could tackle hidden vitamin and mineral deficiencies worldwide—who needs ...
Diabetic retinal disease prevalence rises while severe cases decline
Although the prevalence of diabetes-related eye diseases almost doubled since 2014, the rates of most severe forms of the disease ...
WHO confirms elimination of trachoma in South Asia
The world moved closer to eliminating trachoma this month after the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed India and Pakistan ...
Exploring the challenges of auditory magic tricks
Magic tricks make the impossible seem possible. Magicians have long captivated audiences with visual tricks, such as pulling a bunny ...
Clinical trial shows CRISPR gene editing has exciting potential to treat a rare form of blindness
Retinal degeneration can be inherited or acquired. In the former case, it is an incurable and progressive condition. A recent ...
CRISPR gene editing shows promise for treating individuals with a form of inherited blindness
Results from a groundbreaking clinical trial of CRISPR gene editing in 14 individuals with a form of inherited blindness show ...
ZIP7: A novel target for treating degenerative diseases associated with misfolded proteins
Proteins are the workhorses of life. Organisms use them as building blocks, receptors, processors, couriers and catalysts. A protein's structure ...
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher glaucoma risk, study warns
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers examined the relationship between ultra-processed food (UPF) intake and glaucoma ...