As a result, poor characterization of the lamellar structure of the cornea today limits our understanding of the link between structure and function of this tissue, particularly in terms of its ...
The cornea—the clear, dome-shaped outer layer of the eye—contains more nerves per surface area than any other tissue in the ...
Bulk RNA sequencing of a tissue captures the gene expression profile from all cell types combined. Single-cell RNA sequencing identifies discrete cell-signatures based on transcriptomic identities.
Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a multifunctional neuropeptide abundantly expressed by corneal nerves. Using a murine model of corneal mechanical injury, we found CGRP levels in the cornea ...
Rare eye diseases are the leading cause of untreatable blindness in Europe and affect people of all ages. The RESTORE VISION scientific team has identified seven rare ocular conditions that impact the ...
Corneal transplant surgeon Dr. Reuben Rama Aquino of ACES Eye Referral Clinic does an unusual job. He brings donor cornea from a cadaver back to life to a recipient patient who is alive. Yes in many ...
On the grounds of Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital, about 11 kilometres from Nairobi, 15-year-old Ivy Kerubo was having an animated conversation with her dad Isaac Mokaya over something they were ...