Articles tagged with Conjunctiva
Researchers developed a new method that uses simple grayscale eye photos to predict anemia in children. The technique analyzes patterns and textures in the conjunctiva of the eye, avoiding problems caused by different light conditions or camera models.
The Organoid group at the Hubrecht Institute produced the first organoid model of the human conjunctiva, which functions like real human conjunctiva. The researchers discovered a new cell type called tuft cells that become more abundant under allergy-like conditions and play a role in eye's reaction to allergies.
A resident ocular microbiome, including bacteria like Staphylococci and Corynebacterium mastitidis, trains the developing immune system to fend off pathogens. This microbe induces the production of interleukin-17, a signaling protein critical for host defense.
Researchers have discovered two microRNAs, miR-155 and miR-184, that are directly related to the severity of inflammation in trachoma. The study found that increased expression of miR-155 and decreased expression of miR-184 are associated with higher levels of conjunctival inflammation.
Research shows corneal epithelium contains stem cells that generate two different epithelial tissues, contradicting prevailing opinion. These cells are activated in everyday renewal, while limbal stem cells respond to serious injuries.