GLP-1s Linked to Sudden, Rare Vision Loss
Summary: Researchers unmasked a slight, statistically measurable increase in the risk of developing a rare, potentially permanent blinding…
Children Read Intent in Human Eyes but Not in Robots
Summary: A pioneering international study in developmental psychology and artificial intelligence has revealed that while children as young…
Brain-Stimulating Contact Lenses Match Prozac in Depression Study
Summary: Materials scientists have developed a “wearable, drug-free” contact lens capable of treating depression by delivering mild electrical…
Ultra-Processed Foods Erodes Visual Attention
Summary: A new international study identified a direct link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and a…
Scientists Identify New Gene Behind Hereditary Vision Loss
Summary: Researchers have identified a new genetic cause of hereditary optic atrophy—a condition that leads to gradual vision…
Hidden Early Signs of Diabetic Blindness Revealed
Summary: Scientists have developed a powerful new imaging method that reveals how immune cells in the eye behave…
Eye Movements Reveal Hidden Memories Beyond What People Report
Summary: A new study demonstrated that eye movements can serve as a powerful tool for detecting memory, even…
Eye Exams Could Spot Alzheimer’s Decades Before Symptoms Appear
Summary: Eye exams could help detect Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms arise. By studying mice with a common…
Brain Sorts ‘Stuff’ from ‘Things’ Using Separate Neural Circuits
Key Questions Answered Q: What did the study uncover about how the brain processes materials?A: It found that…
How Astrocytes Keep Neural Teams in Sync
Key Questions Answered Q: What did scientists discover about astrocytes and information encoding?A: The study found that astrocytes…