Stem Cell Therapy Repairs Cornea Damage Thought Irreversible March 10, 2025 Regenerative medicine trial shows promise using patients’ own healthy corneas
Gene Editing Improves Vision in Some People With Inherited Blindness May 6, 2024 First-of-its-kind trial suggests CRISPR acting inside the body can be safe and effective
Using Retinal Images to Predict Risk of Eye and Systemic Diseases February 1, 2024 Routine ophthalmic procedure may help in preventive and diagnostic medicine
Experimental Gene Therapy Enables Hearing in Five Children Born Deaf January 25, 2024 Study co-led by HMS scientist corrects gene mutation involved in inner ear function
Possible New Way to Guide Stem Cells to the Retina November 21, 2023 Experimental strategy aims to treat glaucoma, vision loss
Pursuing Three Gene Therapies for Rare Inherited Disease October 19, 2023 Researchers hope at least one will treat progressive blindness caused by Usher syndrome type 1F
Newly Identified Genetic Variant Protects Against Alzheimer’s May 15, 2023 Discovery points to new common disease pathway, treatment target
Toward a Therapy for a Rare Genetic Disease April 26, 2023 Researchers design “mini gene” therapy for severe syndrome that causes blindness and deafness
Scientists Regenerate Hair Cells that Enable Hearing April 19, 2023 Researchers move closer to gene therapy solution for hearing loss
Why Upper Respiratory Infections Are More Common in Colder Temperatures December 5, 2022 Scientists uncover a biological explanation
New Genetic Mutation Behind Childhood Glaucoma Identified November 30, 2022 Discovery may improve disease screening, personalize treatments
Dohlman Receives Antonio Champalimaud Vision Award September 25, 2022 Highest honor in ophthalmology presented in recognition of foundational corneal research
