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New Findings on Genetic Risks of Behçet's Disease
February 17, 2013 — Researchers don't know the exact cause of Behçet's disease, a condition that leads to serious complications such as blindness, but new research brings better understanding to what makes some ... > full story -
Vision Restored With Total Darkness in Kittens With Amblyopia
February 14, 2013 — Restoring vision might sometimes be as simple as turning out the lights. That's according to a study in which researchers examined kittens with a visual impairment known as amblyopia before and after ... > full story -
Study Aims to Use Stem Cells to Help Save Sight of Diabetes Sufferers
February 13, 2013 — Scientists are hoping to develop a novel approach that could save the sight of millions of diabetes sufferers using adult stem ... > full story -
Protein Discovered That Prevents Light-Induced Retinal Degeneration
February 12, 2013 — Scientists have found a protein that protects retinal photoreceptor cells from degeneration caused by light damage. This protein may provide a new therapeutic target for both an inherited retinal ... > full story -
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No Link Found Between Genetic Risk Factors and Two Top Wet AMD Treatments
February 12, 2013 — New findings from a landmark clinical trial show that although certain gene variants may predict whether a person will develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD), these genes do not predict ... > full story -
'Near-Miss' Asteroid Tracked
February 12, 2013 — An asteroid the size of a small office block is due to pass by Earth on Friday 15 February in one of the closest ‘near-misses’ in recent history. Although there is no chance of the ... > full story -
Birds Evolved Ultraviolet Vision Several Times
February 11, 2013 — Ultraviolet vision evolved at least eight times in birds from a common violet sensitive ancestor finds a new study. All of these are due to single nucleotide changes in the ... > full story -
New Genes for Short-Sightedness: 24 New Genes That Cause Refractive Errors and Myopia Identified
February 10, 2013 — Myopia is a major cause of blindness and visual impairment worldwide, and currently there is no cure. New findings reveal genetic causes of the trait, which could lead to finding better treatments or ... > full story -
Having a Tony Stark in the Office Is Fine as Long as You Hire a Pepper Potts
February 8, 2013 — Not every company has an Iron Man, but many have a Tony Stark -- a highly powerful, intensely-focused individual who often ignores risk in order to achieve his or her goals. That's usually a good ... > full story -
Despite Reported Dislike, Older Readers Put in Less Effort When Using E-Readers
February 6, 2013 — Reading text on digital devices like tablet computers requires less effort from older adults than reading on ... > full story
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