News articles tagged with 'degeneration'
Study finds lack of VEGF can cause defects similar to dry macular degeneration
— 3 Nov 2009 11:20 | HealthScientists at Schepens Eye Research Institute have found that when the eye is missing a diffusible form of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), i.e. one that when secreted can... — full story
One shot of gene therapy and children with congenital blindness can now see
— 26 Oct 2009 09:42 | HealthBorn with a retinal disease that made him legally blind, and would eventually leave him totally sightless, the nine-year-old boy used to sit in the back of the classroom, relying on... — full story
Researchers discover mechanism that helps humans see in bright and low light
— 14 Oct 2009 11:00 | HealthEver wonder how your eyes adjust during a blackout? When we go from light to near total darkness, cells in the retina must quickly adjust. Vision scientists at Washington University... — full story
Retinal rescue: Cells derived from human embryonic stem cells reverse retinal degeneration
— 2 Oct 2009 12:18 | HealthA new study reports that transplanted pigment-containing visual cells derived from human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) successfully preserved structure and function of the specialised... — full story
UF scientists program blood stem cells to become vision cells
— 1 Aug 2009 17:40 | HealthUniversity of Florida researchers were able to program bone marrow stem cells to repair damaged retinas in mice, suggesting a potential treatment for one of the most common causes of... — full story
The 'see food' diet
— 23 Jul 2009 17:01 | HealthCurrent research suggests that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent one of the leading causes of legal blindness among the elderly. The related report by Tuo et al, 'A... — full story
Scientists identify enzyme important in ageing
— 11 Jul 2009 13:53 | HealthThe secret to longevity may lie in an enzyme with the ability to promote a robust immune system into old age by maintaining the function of the thymus throughout life, according to... — full story
'Nature' and 'nurture' variables early predictors of AMD
— 26 Jun 2009 14:18 | HealthLike many diseases, causes for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can be categorised as either 'nature' or 'nurture.' Researchers think these factors, when used in the proper model,... — full story
Major breakthrough in early detection and prevention of AMD
— 15 Jun 2009 22:24 | HealthA team of researchers led by Dr Jayakrishna Ambati at the University of Kentucky has discovered a biological marker for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading... — full story
Study suggests new approach to common cause of blindness
— 14 Jun 2009 20:53 | HealthResearchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in collaboration with lead investigators at the University of Kentucky have identified a new target... — full story