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Men and Women Explore the Visual World Differently
November 30, 2012 New research has found that men and women see things ... > full story -
Immune System Could Play a Central Role in Age-Related Macular Degeneration
November 28, 2012 Changes in how genes in the immune system function may result in age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of visual impairment in older adults. The findings are epigenetic in nature, ... > full story -
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
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