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Simple saliva test could lead to better prediction and prevention of diabetes

Diabetes assessment currently relies on measurement of blood sugar levels -- but a simple saliva sample could replace this, says new research.

23 Jul 2018

Researchers investigate recessive genetic disorder that leads to childhood blindness

Our genome is made up of 20,000 genes, all of which may cause disease. At present, 4,141 genes have been identified as being responsible for genetic abnormalities, leaving around 16,000 genes with unknown implication in disease.

23 Jul 2018

New research project investigates alternative treatments for eye infections

Fight for Sight has announced funding for an innovative research project that will investigate whether compounds used to treat snake venom and bee stings could provide an alternative to antibiotics in treating eye infection.

20 Jul 2018

ECU researchers develop world’s first blood test that detects melanoma in its early stages

Edith Cowan University researchers have developed the world’s first blood test capable of detecting melanoma in its early stages, a breakthrough that will save thousands of lives, as well as millions of dollars for the health system.

20 Jul 2018

Using miniature drug-filled nanocarriers to target headaches and tumors

Scientists at the Mainz University Medical Center and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research have developed a new method to enable miniature drug-filled nanocarriers to dock on to immune cells, which in turn attack tumors.

20 Jul 2018

Scientists move one step further in developing eye drops to treat age-related macular degeneration

Scientists at the University of Birmingham are one step closer to developing an eye drop that could revolutionize treatment for age-related macular degeneration.

20 Jul 2018

Gene regulator associated with protein pileup in exfoliation glaucoma

In exfoliation glaucoma, a protein dandruff clogs the outflow pathway for the fluid in our eyes.

19 Jul 2018

Research project investigates snake venom treatment as antibiotic alternative for eye infections

An innovative University of Liverpool research project that will investigate whether compounds used to treat snake venom and bee stings could provide an alternative to antibiotics in treating eye infection has been awarded £170,000 by the charity Fight for Sight.

19 Jul 2018

Researchers identify subtypes of retinal ganglion cells using single-cell RNA sequencing

Single-cell sequencing technologies are filling in fine details in the catalog of life. Researchers at the University of Connecticut Health Center and The Jackson Laboratory have identified 40 subtypes of retinal ganglion cells along with the genetic markers and transcription factors that differentiate them.

19 Jul 2018

Professional baseball players with faster hand-eye coordination may have better batting performance

Professional baseball players who score higher on a test of hand-eye coordination have better batting performance – particularly in drawing walks and other measures of "plate discipline," reports a study in the July issue of Optometry and Vision Science, the official journal of the American Academy of Optometry.

18 Jul 2018

Exposure to bright light may have big impact on sleep-related behavior in children

Settling youngsters down to sleep at night isn't always easy. Recent research suggests that the amount of exposure children have to bright light in the hour leading up to bedtime - whether emanating from light bulbs or electronic devices - can have a big impact on sleep-related behavior.

18 Jul 2018

FAU and partners receive NIH research grant to shed light on sleep loss and metabolic disorders

A neuroscientist from Florida Atlantic University's Jupiter Life Science Initiative and collaborators from the University of Minnesota and Stowers Institute for Medical Research recently a received a four-year, $1.68 million R01 research grant from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of General Medical Sciences for a project titled, "Understanding Complex Trait Architecture through Population Genomics."

17 Jul 2018

Study highlights potential of fetal gene therapy to prevent lethal neurodegenerative disease

A fatal neurodegenerative condition known as Gaucher disease can be prevented in mice following fetal gene therapy, finds a new study led by UCL, the KK Women's and Children's Hospital and National University Health System in Singapore.

16 Jul 2018

Finding the right protective eyewear for young athletes

Athletes no doubt want to avoid the injuries you hear about most: ankle sprains, concussions, groin pulls, hamstring strains, ACL tears.

16 Jul 2018

Fruit fly research leads to potential drug for debilitating diseases caused by parasitic worms

River blindness and elephantiasis are debilitating diseases caused by parasitic worms that infect as many as 150 million people worldwide.

13 Jul 2018

Researchers develop simple method to predict premature infants at risk for retinopathy

A multi-hospital collaboration led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has found a simple method of determining which premature infants should be screened for retinopathy of prematurity.

13 Jul 2018

Tips on making a smooth transition to optimal eye care

If you have glaucoma, you're wondering: What will my new ophthalmologist need to hit the ground running and manage my disease? In my experience, to make a smooth transition to optimal care, the most important thing you can do is create a personal Glaucoma Data Portfolio.

13 Jul 2018

People who regularly eat oranges less likely to develop macular degeneration, study shows

A new study has shown that people who regularly eat oranges are less likely to develop macular degeneration than people who do not eat oranges.

12 Jul 2018

Aurinia’s Phase 2 trial evaluates voclosporin ophthalmic solution for treating dry eye syndrome

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the global immunology market, today announced the initiation of its Phase 2 trial evaluating voclosporin ophthalmic solution (VOS) for the treatment of dry eye syndrome (DES).

12 Jul 2018

Study suggests database analysis better predicts toxicity of chemicals than animal testing

Advanced algorithms working from large chemical databases can predict a new chemical's toxicity better than standard animal tests, suggests a study led by scientists at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

12 Jul 2018

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Latest Eye News and Research

Simple saliva test could lead to better prediction and prevention of diabetes

Researchers investigate recessive genetic disorder that leads to childhood blindness

New research project investigates alternative treatments for eye infections

ECU researchers develop world’s first blood test that detects melanoma in its early stages

Using miniature drug-filled nanocarriers to target headaches and tumors

Scientists move one step further in developing eye drops to treat age-related macular degeneration

Gene regulator associated with protein pileup in exfoliation glaucoma

Research project investigates snake venom treatment as antibiotic alternative for eye infections

Researchers identify subtypes of retinal ganglion cells using single-cell RNA sequencing

Professional baseball players with faster hand-eye coordination may have better batting performance

Exposure to bright light may have big impact on sleep-related behavior in children

FAU and partners receive NIH research grant to shed light on sleep loss and metabolic disorders

Study highlights potential of fetal gene therapy to prevent lethal neurodegenerative disease

Finding the right protective eyewear for young athletes

Fruit fly research leads to potential drug for debilitating diseases caused by parasitic worms

Researchers develop simple method to predict premature infants at risk for retinopathy

Tips on making a smooth transition to optimal eye care

People who regularly eat oranges less likely to develop macular degeneration, study shows

Aurinia’s Phase 2 trial evaluates voclosporin ophthalmic solution for treating dry eye syndrome

Study suggests database analysis better predicts toxicity of chemicals than animal testing

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