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A WVU research team is working to restore vision in people with inherited blindness due to genetic mutations in the Prominin1 gene. The team has observed encouraging early results using a mouse model and plans to investigate the therapy's effectiveness beyond initial restoration.
Researchers have established apple snails as a system to study eye regeneration, which may hold the key for restoring vision due to damage and disease. The team discovered that the snail eye is anatomically similar to humans and can regrow itself, with genes such as pax6 playing a crucial role in development.
Researchers have created contact lenses that convert infrared light into visible light, allowing users to perceive multiple infrared wavelengths. In experiments, mice and human participants showed enhanced infrared vision when their eyes were closed, with improved color perception for color blind individuals.
A new study has partly restored the function of retina's cone receptors in two completely colorblind children using gene therapy. The treatment has been shown to activate previously dormant communication pathways between the retina and brain, drawing on the plastic nature of the developing adolescent brain.
New research in zebrafish reveals the genetic mechanisms behind blue and green color vision loss in human ancestors. By studying gene editing tools and genome sequencing, experts understand how genes are regulated to detect different light wavelengths.
Researchers debunked the effectiveness of EnChroma glasses for color blind individuals, showing they do not improve color vision or correct color blindness. The study used 48 volunteers and multiple testing methods, concluding that the glasses' effect is similar to those used for specific activities, such as hunting.
Researchers have discovered a new gene mutation that causes achromatopsia, a rare eye disorder marked by color blindness and light sensitivity. The ATF6 gene mutation may lead to targeted treatments for this form of color blindness.
A recent study found that Caucasian male children have the highest prevalence of color blindness, with 1 in 20 testing color blind. Researchers also found that African-American males have the lowest rate of color blindness, and girls have a significantly lower prevalence than boys.
A recent study published in Current Directions in Psychological Science found that color-blind policies can backfire, leading to increased racial bias and tension. The authors propose a multicultural approach as an alternative, which has been shown to improve understanding and spotting of discrimination., Minority applicants perceive d...
Researchers from the University of Florida and the University of Washington successfully used gene therapy to restore color vision in two squirrel monkeys. The study demonstrates the potential for this treatment to target adult vision disorders involving cone cells, a crucial step towards developing therapies for human cone diseases.