The flicker reveals the mechanisms of vision. Groundbreaking f-ORG technique can advance the diagnosis of retinal diseases
Eye diseases often develop asymptomatically for many years. ICTER scientists have developed the f-ORG technique, which ...
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Rhodopsin structure sees the light of day
Light is a powerful source of energy that is used for various biological purposes. Some organisms harness light to produce ATP, the energy currency of cells, while others use light to interpret ...
Gene therapy can improve vision in young children with AIPL1-associated retinal dystrophy
delivered the AIPL1 coding sequence using a human rhodopsin kinase promoter. Oral prednisolone was administered ...
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William Stark, Ph.D.
Zeaxanthin and lutein are interesting carotenoids since they provide 3-hydroxy retinal, the chromophore of Drosophila's rhodopsin. Zeaxanthin and lutein also protect the human macula from blue light.