UCD researchers discover gene mutation linked to vision problems in zebrafish

UCD researchers discover gene mutation linked to vision problems in zebrafish

Researchers in University College Dublin (UCD) have discovered that a mutation in a gene called emc1 causes major vision problems in zebrafish.

Newly discovered gene mutation in eye disease named after blind Irish poet

Researchers at University College Dublin (UCD) have discovered that a mutation in a gene called emc1 causes major vision problems in zebrafish. Zebrafish with this mutation had poorly developed eye cells, weaker responses to light, and changes in the normal structure of their retinas. These tiny, tropical fish are used as a tool to find novel genes that cause inherited blindness and help find better treatments for inherited retinal blindness.

Researchers studying genetic mutation, vision issues in zebrafish

Researchers in Ireland have been using tropical zebrafish to study how genetic mutation affects vision. Image: Rasim/stock.adobe.com.Researchers in Ireland have discovered that a mutation in a gene called emc1 causes major vision problems in zebrafish, and they hope it will become a useful tool for studying eye diseases in humans and finding new treatments. The fish with this mutation had poorly developed eye cells, weaker responses to light, a…