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The logic underlying recurrent activity in the primary visual cortex

The logic underlying recurrent activity in the primary visual cortex

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressEnsembles are divided into two categories as follows: in rows whether they are diffuse (mean distance >200 µm, top) or compact ( 0.7, left) or untuned (<0.3, ri

The logic underlying recurrent activity in the primary visual cortex

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressEnsembles are divided into two categories as follows: in rows whether they are diffuse (mean distance >200 µm, top) or compact ( 0.7, left) or untuned (<0.3, ri
Light therapy might help ease 'dry' form of macular degeneration

Light therapy might help ease 'dry' form of macular degeneration

by Dennis ThompsonLight therapy could be a useful treatment for the most common form of age-related macular degeneration, a new study says.The therapy, called photobiomodulation or "red light&quo

Light therapy might help ease 'dry' form of macular degeneration

by Dennis ThompsonLight therapy could be a useful treatment for the most common form of age-related macular degeneration, a new study says.The therapy, called photobiomodulation or "red light&quo
Common diabetes drug shows promise for treating macular degeneration

Common diabetes drug shows promise for treating macular degeneration

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterMetformin 500mg tablets. Credit: public domainAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults over 50 in the Un

Common diabetes drug shows promise for treating macular degeneration

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterMetformin 500mg tablets. Credit: public domainAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults over 50 in the Un
Finding a treatment option for tear duct obstruction that works for children

Finding a treatment option for tear duct obstruction that works for children

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCongenital tear duct obstruction (a blocked tear duct) is the most common cause of excessive tearing in infants an

Finding a treatment option for tear duct obstruction that works for children

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCongenital tear duct obstruction (a blocked tear duct) is the most common cause of excessive tearing in infants an
Subretinal adeno-associated virus T-cell inhibition: Exploring potential existence of anti-transgene immune responses

Subretinal adeno-associated virus T-cell inhibition: Exploring potential existence of anti-transgene immune responses

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCo-injection of AAV8 and HY peptides in rd10 mice induces a subretinal associated immune inhibition. Credit:Human Gene Therapy(2024). DOI: 10.1089/hum.2023.191

Subretinal adeno-associated virus T-cell inhibition: Exploring potential existence of anti-transgene immune responses

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCo-injection of AAV8 and HY peptides in rd10 mice induces a subretinal associated immune inhibition. Credit:Human Gene Therapy(2024). DOI: 10.1089/hum.2023.191
Study uses new tools, machine learning to investigate major cause of blindness in older adults

Study uses new tools, machine learning to investigate major cause of blindness in older adults

by Lorena Infante Lara,Vanderbilt UniversityMultimodal imaging of subretinal drusenoid deposits (SDD) in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Credit:Frontiers in Ophthalmology(202

Study uses new tools, machine learning to investigate major cause of blindness in older adults

by Lorena Infante Lara,Vanderbilt UniversityMultimodal imaging of subretinal drusenoid deposits (SDD) in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Credit:Frontiers in Ophthalmology(202
Study identifies 'visual system' protein for circadian rhythm stability

Study identifies 'visual system' protein for circadian rhythm stability

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineTenm3 expression in the SCN is highest in VIP cells. (A) RNAscope in situ hybridization in coronal sections of P5 C57Bl/6J brains for Tenm3, Vip, and

Study identifies 'visual system' protein for circadian rhythm stability

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineTenm3 expression in the SCN is highest in VIP cells. (A) RNAscope in situ hybridization in coronal sections of P5 C57Bl/6J brains for Tenm3, Vip, and
Corneal toxicity reported with mirvetuximab soravtansine

Corneal toxicity reported with mirvetuximab soravtansine

by Elana GotkineFor patients receiving mirvetuximab soravtansine (MIRV) treatment for primary gynecologic malignancies, corneal toxicity is not uncommon, but usually resolves, according to a study pre

Corneal toxicity reported with mirvetuximab soravtansine

by Elana GotkineFor patients receiving mirvetuximab soravtansine (MIRV) treatment for primary gynecologic malignancies, corneal toxicity is not uncommon, but usually resolves, according to a study pre
AI makes retinal imaging 100 times faster, compared to manual method

AI makes retinal imaging 100 times faster, compared to manual method

byNational Eye InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the National Institutes of Health have applied artificial intelligence (AI) to a technique that produces high-resolution

AI makes retinal imaging 100 times faster, compared to manual method

byNational Eye InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the National Institutes of Health have applied artificial intelligence (AI) to a technique that produces high-resolution
Experts define elements of brain-based visual impairment in children

Experts define elements of brain-based visual impairment in children

byNational Eye InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainExperts convened by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified five elements of a brain-based condition that has emerged as a leadin

Experts define elements of brain-based visual impairment in children

byNational Eye InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainExperts convened by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified five elements of a brain-based condition that has emerged as a leadin
Peptide-based eye drops show promise in treating age-related macular degeneration

Peptide-based eye drops show promise in treating age-related macular degeneration

byNational Research Council of Science and TechnologySchematic representation of the construction and screening of a large-scale peptide library targeting TLR signaling proteins, followed by eff

Peptide-based eye drops show promise in treating age-related macular degeneration

byNational Research Council of Science and TechnologySchematic representation of the construction and screening of a large-scale peptide library targeting TLR signaling proteins, followed by eff