Progress in Treating Blindness Through Retina Diseases
Scientists from the Foundation Fighting Blindness discuss how retinal diseases cause blindness and how new treatments may restore vision. The eye is explained as a camera system where the retina converts light into signals for the brain, with the pupil iris cornea and other parts defined.
Joe Jonas Leads Camp Rock 2 Star Rise
Joe Jonas stars as Shane in Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam and serves as lead singer guitarist and keyboardist for the Jonas Brothers. The brothers have sold over 8 million albums and hosted Jonas L A. Joe was born in Casa Grande Arizona and raised in Wyckoff New Jersey. He began in church choir and later pursued music while enjoying running and cooking. The Jonas Brothers charity Change for the Children aids Special Olympics and other causes.
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Navy's Ricky Dobbs Aims High After 10-4 Season
Navy quarterback Ricky Dobbs, 6 1, 203 pounds from Douglasville Georgia, rushed for 1203 yards and passed for 1031 as Navy posted a 10 4 record and a seventh straight bowl. He played six games with a broken kneecap and is an All America candidate and team captain. Dobbs eyes a 2040 presidential run after a military career and Super Bowl ambitions.
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New Gene Therapy Restores Sight in Retinitis Pigmentosa
Scientists describe a gene therapy approach for retinitis pigmentosa RP. Using a viral vector to deliver healthy genes to retinal cells the treatment restored production of essential proteins and enabled vision in animals and early human tests.
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VisionWalk and Cure Progress for Retinal Diseases
A historical account from Pikesville Maryland details early efforts to cure retinal diseases led by what became the Foundation Fighting Blindness with NIH support. It highlights gene therapy trials for RP, Corey's story, and ongoing animal and human testing amid hopeful milestones and cautions about long term effectiveness and safety.
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VisionWalk Showcases Able-Bodied Joy and Blindness
People seek cures for blindness yet those who are blind lead full lives aided by tech reading programs and screen aids. The article highlights Chloe and Elise, twins with RP and without, performing an Irish step dance at VisionWalk, illustrating independence and shared fun.
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