Ophthalmology / Optometry - Apr 5, 2024 - “Zombie neurons” shed light on the cerebellum's critical teaching signals

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	“Zombie neurons” shed light on the cerebellum's critical teaching signals Nestled at the back of your head, the cerebellum is a brain structure that plays a pivotal role in how we learn, adapting our actions based on past experiences.

	Alginate-based hydrogel developed for treatment of retinal detachment It's taboo to consume seaweed soup before exams in Korea since it can lead to failing the exam. The belief is rooted in the idea that the slippery nature of seaweed may cause people to slip and falter during the test.

			Advanced sequencing reveals eye microbiome variances linked to dry eye Researchers have used advanced sequencing technology to determine how the mix of microbes present in patients with healthy eyes differs from the mix found in patients with dry eye.

			Minocycline fails to slow vision loss in people with dry age-related macular degeneration The drug minocycline, an antibiotic that also decreases inflammation, failed to slow vision loss or expansion of geographic atrophy in people with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a phase II clinical study at the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health.

			Study reveals crucial insights into the ocular effects of Zika virus infection during pregnancy A groundbreaking study published in the journal iScience presents crucial insights into the ocular effects of Zika virus infection during pregnancy and offers promising avenues for therapeutic intervention.

	As AI eye exams prove their worth, lessons for future tech emerge Christian Espinoza, director of a Southern California drug-treatment provider, recently began employing a powerful new assistant: an artificial intelligence algorithm that can perform eye exams with pictures taken by a retinal camera. It makes quick diagnoses, without a doctor present.

	New contact lens material could help the eye heal faster A cross-disciplinary University of Waterloo team has developed a new contact lens material that could act as a bandage for corneal wounds while releasing drugs in a controlled manner to help the eye heal faster.

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