Artificial retina could restore sight and a team of scientists have developed a new material that can be used to develop it. A study claims a groundbreaking new material is capable of activating brain neurons in response to an external light or energy source without the use of any wires. Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering at Tel Aviv University in Israel, Yael Hanein and his … [Read more...]
HIV/AIDS Drugs Reportedly Treat Macular Degeneration
A key discovery has shown that an anti-HIV drug can help treat age-related macular degeneration among the elderly. A study published today in the journal Science by an international group of scientists, led by the laboratory of Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati, professor & vice chair of the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the University of Kentucky. It appears that HIV/AIDS drugs … [Read more...]
COO Lisa Su Replaces Rory Read as AMD CEO
Advanced Micro Devices decided that Chief Operating Officer Lisa Sue will replace Rory Read as the chief executive. Read’s mandate started in 2011 and did not yield the expected results. In fact, AMD managed to lose more market share during the last three years, while its rival, Intel, maintains a strong leadership. Lisa Su, 44, earned a Phd from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She works … [Read more...]
Rehabilitation Therapy for Age-Related Loss of Vision Cuts Depression Risk in Half
A new study revealed that rehabilitation therapy for age-related loss of vision cuts depression risk in half. The risk of depression has always been associated with those whose vision has degraded due to their age. And when you think about it, it’s natural. Once you lose your vision, everything else doesn’t really quite cut it. Age-related macular degeneration or AMD is the leading cause of … [Read more...]
