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Science News for April 1, 2023


Extremely rare gene variants point to a potential cause of age-related macular degeneration

A recent study from the National Eye Institute has discovered rare genetic variants that may be driving age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a chronic inflammatory response in the retina. The variants affect the stability of the membrane attack complex (MAC), which could lead to destructive inflammation and AMD progression.

SourceNIH/National Eye Institute·JournaliScience·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 1, 2023