A retinal image could help doctors quickly distinguish between similar neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS and Alzheimer's disease, and with remarkable accuracy, according to new research ...

In a new study published in Cell Death & Disease, a team of researchers from the University of Michigan found functional mitochondria are key to the recovery of dying photoreceptor cells. Apoptosis is ...

The retina is a thin layer of neural tissue at the back of the eye that detects light and converts it into signals, sent to ...

Retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy affect millions of people globally, often leading to vision loss with minimal straightforward treatment.

Stargardt programs address ABCA4 payload constraints via dual-AAV platforms (VG801, AAVB-039) and explore first ...

Retinal diseases are at the forefront of a quiet revolution in the realm of ophthalmology. Gene therapy, once a distant dream, is now emerging as a beacon of hope for millions affected by these ...

This clinical-stage biotech targets retinal diseases with late-stage drug candidates and a focused pipeline in ophthalmology.

Science has added a whole lot more cash to the bank, bringing in an impressive $230 million in its latest raise. | Science has added a whole lot more cash to the bank, bringing in an impressive $230 ...

Key market opportunities lie in AAV gene therapy advancements for hereditary retinal diseases. Future prospects include combination with CRISPR for precise genome editing, novel delivery platforms, ...

Black patients with inherited retinal diseases who undergo genetic testing are less likely than White patients to receive a conclusive genetic diagnosis, new research shows. At one center, about 39% ...

Both image photodetector arrays and retinas are pixelated sensors that dynamically extract various features from the visual scene—e.g., color, brightness, and contrast—before transmitting electrical ...