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Research may unlock mystery of autism's origin in the brain
In the first study of its kind, researchers have discovered that in autistic individuals, connections between brain cells may be deficient within single regions, and not just between regions, as was previously believed. view more (2007-08-23)
'Fluorescent' cells give early warning for eye disease
Scientists at the University of Michigan have shown that their new metabolic imaging instrument can accurately detect eye disease at a very early stage. view more (2008-02-25)
Corneal transplant technique shows promise in children
For infants and children with blinding diseases of the cornea, a sophisticated new corneal transplantation technique offers the hope of improving vision while overcoming the technical difficulty and low success rate of traditional penetrating keratoplasty (PK) in children, according to reports in the current issue of the Journal of AAPOS (American... view more... (2008-07-16)
Machine vision for hot surface automatic inspection
TECNALIA Technological Corporation is developing an innovative application for the automatic inspection of hot steel surfaces, based on Machine Vision technologies that enhance quality control in hot rolling mill processes. view more (2009-09-16)
Standards set for energy-conserving LED lighting
Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in cooperation with national standards organizations, have taken the lead in developing the first two standards for solid-state lighting in the United States. view more (2008-06-30)
Uveal melanoma patients at higher risk for colon cancer
Higher Colon Cancer Risk in Uveal Melanoma Patients and Their Relatives Compared to General Population, will be presented by Frederick H. Davidorf, MD, during the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2007 Annual Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. view more (2007-05-09)
Polymer opal films shed new kind of light on nature
Imagine cleaning out your refrigerator and being able to tell at a glance whether perishable food items have spoiled, because the packaging has changed its color, or being able to tell if your dollar bill is counterfeit simply by stretching it to see if it changes hue. view more (2007-07-24)
Computer savvy canines
New study shows that dogs can classify color photographs and transfer knowledge in computer tests view more (2007-11-29)
Efforts for whites to appear colorblind may backfire
New research shows that whites often avoid using race to describe other people, particularly in interactions with blacks. However further research reveals that such efforts to appear colorblind and unprejudiced are associated with less-friendly nonverbal behaviors. view more (2006-12-04)
Female guppies risk their lives to avoid too much male attention
Sexual harassment is a burden that females of many species face, and some may go to extreme lengths to avoid it. view more (2006-05-15)
New study uncovers secrets behind butterfly wing patterns
The genes that make a fruit fly's eyes red also produce red wing patterns in the Heliconius butterfly found in South and Central America, finds a new study by a UC Irvine entomologist. view more (2007-10-26)
First clinical trial of gene therapy for childhood blindness
The first clinical trial to test a revolutionary treatment for blindness in children has been announced by researchers at UCL (University College London). view more (2007-05-02)
Receptor could halt blinding diseases, stop tumor growth, preserve neurons after trauma
An international team of researchers has discovered what promises to be the on-off switch behind several major diseases. view more (2008-10-07)
The worldwide prevalence of glaucoma is increasing (p 1711)
Early diagnosis of glaucoma is essential to prevent irreversible visual impairment, according to a Seminar in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Glaucoma is a group of disorders that progressively damage the optic nerve in the eye and without treatment can cause visual disability and eventual blindness. Glaucoma affects more than 66 million people... view more... (2004-05-19)
Baiting bacteria with polymers
Anyone who has experienced food poisoning while on vacation in warm climates is sure to recognize the importance of safeguarding hygiene - and of microbial food testing. Since many types of bacteria, such as salmonella, multiply at an exceptionally fast rate in warm weather on meat or in milk products, relatively lengthy laboratory investigations... view more... (2002-09-20)
New night vision system reduces car accidents
About 42% of fatal car accidents happen at night, according to the European Commission for the Automobile Industry. This figure is extremely worrying bearing in mind that there is about 60% less traffic during at night time. view more (2007-09-27)
Biologists solve mystery of black wolves
Why do nearly half of North American wolves have black coats while European wolves are overwhelmingly gray or white? The surprising answer, according to teams of biologists and molecular geneticists from Stanford University, UCLA, Sweden, Canada and Italy, is that the black coats are the result of historical matings between black dogs and wild... view more... (2009-02-06)
Human eye inspires advance in computer vision from Boston College researchers
Inspired by the behavior of the human eye, Boston College computer scientists have developed a technique that lets computers see objects as fleeting as a butterfly or tropical fish with nearly double the accuracy and 10 times the speed of earlier methods. view more (2009-06-18)
Safety study indicates gene therapy for blindness improves vision
All three people who received gene therapy at the University of Florida to treat a rare, incurable form of blindness have regained some of their vision, according to a paper published online today in Human Gene Therapy. view more (2008-09-09)
Vision improvement after gene therapy maintained at 1 year for inherited retinal blindness
One year after a trio of young adults received gene therapy for an inherited form of blindness, researchers have documented that the patients are still experiencing the same level of remarkable vision improvements previously measured within weeks. view more (2009-08-13)
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