Hope for the future
In this article, we hear Colin's story and the reasons why he has hope for the future.
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Potential drug targets identified for RP
A recently published study has described numerous disease mechanisms that appear to be common across different types of inherited sight loss, suggesting that there is significant potential for drug treatments that could work regardless of the underlying causative gene.
Good luck to Chris and Dianne in Blackpool
Chris McCausland is heading to Blackpool for week 10 of Strictly Come Dancing.
Mirugen – Unlocking the Power of Retina Regeneration
Mirugen – Unlocking the Power of Retina Regeneration
AAVantgarde Completes Enrolment in Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial for Usher Syndrome Type B
The latest research news piece from Retina UK.
New nanoparticle gene therapy research provides hope for treating inherited sight loss
Researchers from Ghent University have published a study that has the potential to transform inherited retinal disease (IRD) treatment development.
Seeing the light: Scientists use photoswitch drugs to restore vision in animal study
A consortium of researchers based at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) have demonstrated that specially designed light-activated drugs can restore useful visual function in blind animals by making surviving retinal nerve cells respond to light.
Research news roundup – innovation in 2022
Despite the knock-on effects of the pandemic, there’s been a lot going on this year in the world of research! Here are snapshots of a few stories that have appeared in the Research News section of our website in 2022.
Growth factors
Growth factors are substances that promote the health and function of cells and tissues in the body.