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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 -
Mercury Contamination in Water Can Be Detected With a Mobile Phone
February 6, 2013 — Chemists have manufactured a sheet that changes color in the presence of water contaminated with mercury. The results can be seen with the naked eye but when photographing the membrane with a mobile ... > full story -
Researchers Spot Attention Deficits in Babies Who Later Develop Autism
February 5, 2013 — Researchers are able to detect deficits in social attention in infants as young as six months of age who later develop Autism Spectrum Disorders. The results showed that these infants paid less ... > full story -
In Combat Vets and Others, High Rate of Vision Problems After Traumatic Brain Injury
February 4, 2013 — Visual symptoms and abnormalities occur at high rates in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) -- including Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans with blast-related TBI, a new study ... > full story -
New Criteria for Automated Preschool Vision Screening
February 4, 2013 — The Vision Screening Committee of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, the professional organization for pediatric eye care, has revised its guidelines for automated ... > full story -
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Taking Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes Could Expose Patients to Greater Risk of Health Complications, Study Suggests
February 4, 2013 — Patients with type 2 diabetes treated with insulin could be exposed to a greater risk of health complications including heart attack, stroke, cancer and eye complications a new study has ... > full story -
BrailleWise, Aircraft Toilet: Making Air Travel Easier for Visually Impaired People
February 3, 2013 — Scientists have designed a new aircraft lavatory called BrailleWise®, giving visually impaired people greater independence and comfort when using toilets on ... > full story -
Zebrafish May Hold the Answer to Repairing Damaged Retinas and Returning Eyesight to People
January 31, 2013 — Zebrafish, the staple of genetic research, may hold the answer to repairing damaged retinas and returning eyesight to people. Researchers have discovered that a zebrafish's stem cells can selectively ... > full story
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