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Pistachios May Help Prevent Blindness in Old Age, Reveals Scientist

Published Oct 28, 2024 at 11:59 AM EDTPistachios may protect our eyes and brains from deteriorating as we age, according to new research from Tufts University, Massachusetts. “Pistachios are a nutrient-dense snack that provide essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants,” lead author of the study Professor Tammy M. Scott, from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and...

Failure of one of five proteins causes most common form of adult blindness
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Failure of one of five proteins causes most common form of adult blindness

by Michael Addelman,  University of Manchester Images demonstrate what someone with AMD might experience. Credit: University of Manchester A University of Manchester-led team of scientists has discovered that the most common form of adult blindness is probably caused by a failure of at least one of five proteins to regulate the immune system. The breakthrough could...