A Serious Blog
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Artificial Intelligence used to identify existing drugs that could treat AMD
April 17, 2019An artificial intelligence company and a collaboration between four UK-based sight loss charities has found that a number of existing drugs could possibly reduce sight loss from age-related macular degeneration.Read more… -
New research claims Monet manipulated light and colour
April 15, 2019French impressionist Claude Monet's paintings are world renowned for their dreamy depictions of nature.Read more… -
Light therapy could lower risk of vision problems in premature babies
April 15, 2019Researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Centre have found that light therapy could be used to lower the risk of vision problems in premature infants whose eyes are still developing.Read more… -
Lab test shows how light can help stop cancer growth
April 11, 2019In a series of pre-clinical laboratory tests, scientists have proven the effectiveness of the “light method” in oncotherapy.Read more… -
Cataracts and colourful fruit
April 10, 2019Researchers from the University of South Australia have conducted a recent study which suggests that a diet consisting of colourful fruits and vegetables could substantially delay the onset of age-related cataracts.Read more… -
NHS authorities rationing cataract operations
April 09, 2019Research by the Medical Technology Group (MTG) has suggested that more than half of all English NHS authorities are restricting patients access to cataract surgery, withholding access to treatment until patients are nearly blind.Read more… -
Shining (blue) light on “superbugs”
April 08, 2019Antibiotic resistance is growing globally as strains of bacteria are developing greater levels of resistance.Read more… -
Three new gene targets for AMD identified
March 28, 2019Using cells from 44 human eye donors, an international team of research scientists has identified three genes not previously known to be associated with Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), paving the way for the development of much-needed new therapieRead more… -
Hay Festival 2019 Programme Announced
March 26, 2019After much anticipation, the programme for the 32nd Hay Festival has been announced. Packed tantalisingly full of events to delight even the most hardened literary enthusiast, the programme boasts speakers such as Stephen Fry, Simon Schama and Ian McEwan.Read more… -
Daylight saving time scrapped after EU Parliament vote?
March 26, 2019MEPs have today voted in favour of ending the legal requirement of twice-yearly clock changes in spring and autumn. From April 2021, the governments of individual member states will have the choice between permanent winter or summer time zones.Read more…