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Compound Found in Rosemary Protects Against Macular Degeneration in Laboratory Model
November 27, 2012 — Researchers report that carnosic acid, a component of the herb rosemary, promotes eye health. The team found that carnosic acid protects retinas from degeneration and toxicity in cell culture and in ... > full story -
Seeing the World Through the Eyes of an Orangutan
November 27, 2012 — A captive bred Sumatran orangutan and a neuroscientist in Malaysia are hoping to explain some of the mysteries of the visual brain and improve the lives of captive bred ... > full story -
Sonar Vision System for Congenitally Blind
November 27, 2012 — A "sonar vision" system that enables people who are blind from birth to perceive the shape of a face, a house or even words and letters, is now being developed. Using this device, the researchers ... > full story -
Scatter Radiation from Mammography Presents No Cancer Risk, Study Finds
November 27, 2012 — The radiation dose to areas of the body near the breast during mammography is negligible, or very low, and does not result in an increased risk of cancer, according to a new study. The results ... > full story -
Radiologic and Physical Findings Identify Elder Abuse
November 27, 2012 — Radiologists in Toronto have begun to identify a pattern of injuries that may be indicative of elder abuse, according to a new ... > full story -
To Get the Best Look at a Person's Face, Look Just Below the Eyes
November 26, 2012 — They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. However, to get a real idea of what a person is up to, according to new research, the best place to check is right below the ... > full story -
Blind Patient Reads Words Stimulated Directly Onto Retina: Neuroprosthetic Device Uses Implant to Project Visual Braille
November 22, 2012 — For the very first time researchers have streamed braille patterns directly into a blind patient's retina, allowing him to read four-letter words accurately and quickly with an ocular neuroprosthetic ... > full story -
Why Older People Struggle to Read Fine Print: It's Not What You Think
November 22, 2012 — Unique research into eye-movements of young and old people while reading discovers that word recognition patterns change as we grow ... > full story -
Architecture of Rod Sensory Cilium Disrupted by Mutation
November 21, 2012 — Using a new technique called cryo-electron tomography, scientists have created a three-dimensional map that gives a better understanding of how the architecture of the rod sensory cilium (part of one ... > full story -
Using Skills Gleaned from Video Games, High School and College Students Outmatch Medical Residents in Surgical Simulations
November 15, 2012 — What can high school and college-age video game enthusiasts teach young surgeons-in-training? According to a new study the superior hand-eye coordination and hand skills gained from hours of ... > full story
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