Neuroscience
Organic, printable device could restore sight to the blind
A researcher at the University of Sydney is developing a printable device that acts like a retina and could one day restore sight to blind people.
May 17, 2021
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Neuroscience
Specific protein essential for healthy eyes, study finds
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in collaboration with researchers at the Salk Institute in California, have found for the first time that a specific protein is essential not only for maintaining a healthy ...
Jan 7, 2013
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Neuroscience
How neurons build a 3D vascular structure to keep the retina healthy
Scientists have known for years that a lattice of blood vessels nourishes cells in the retina that allow us to see—but it's been a mystery how the intricate structure is created.
May 24, 2024
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Ophthalmology
Photopharmacology: Optoswitches turn pain off and sight on
Photoreactive compounds developed by scientists of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich directly modulate nerve-cell function, and open new routes to the treatment of neurological diseases, including chronic pain ...
Feb 26, 2014
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Ophthalmology
Scientists seek to better protect the eye from glaucoma
Under the increased pressure of glaucoma, scientists want to help the neurons in our eyes better protect themselves and get better help from their friends.
May 29, 2018
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Neuroscience
From Mexican wave to retinal wave: Why sharing data is good for science
From the way we learn, to how our memories are made and stored, the workings of our brains depend on connections forged between billions of neurons, yet much about how our nervous system develops remains a mystery.
Apr 8, 2014
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