Blood gene signals reveal Parkinson’s risk years before diagnosis
Blood-based DNA repair and stress-response signals reveal a brief molecular window preceding Parkinson’s diagnosis. Study: Longitudinal assessment of…
Chlamydia pneumoniae found in the eye may aggravate Alzheimer’s disease
Chlamydia pneumoniae—a common bacterium that causes pneumonia and sinus infections—can linger in the eye and brain for years…
WVU researchers explore how to restore vision in people with inherited blindness
A research team at the WVU is studying how to restore vision in people who develop a form…
Genetic study reveals immune-related roots of allergic conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye conditions. A new large-scale genetic study shows that susceptibility…
Targeted uterine mRNA treatment boosts fertility outcomes in mice
Researchers from the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine Center for Nanomedicine – which designs nanotechnology-based platforms for…
Rutgers Health experts highlight glaucoma risks, early detection
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, prompting Rutgers Health experts to underscore the importance of early detection and public…
Blinking suppression reveals how the brain filters speech in noisy environments
Blinking is a human reflex most often performed without thinking, like breathing. Although research on blinking is usually…
Rising nighttime heat is linked to shorter and more disrupted sleep
Higher nighttime temperatures are linked to shorter sleep times and lower sleep quality, especially for people with chronic…
Fragmented sleep worsens recovery outcomes after traumatic brain injury
A new study highlights how important uninterrupted sleep is to recovery after a traumatic brain injury, finding that…
Expert guidelines for fungal endophthalmitis in the Asia-Pacific region
Fungal eye infections affect millions globally, with an especially high incidence in South and Southeast Asia. Yet, unlike…
Tom Aspinall: ‘Big cheater’ Ciryl Gane intentionally eye poked
Tom Aspinall is convinced Ciryl Gane was intentionally trying to poke him in the eyes last month during…
Study clarifies how biliary atresia overlaps with multiple congenital syndromes
Biliary atresia (BA) represents one of the leading causes of pediatric liver failure, often requiring surgical intervention or…