Unlocking the genetics of blindness: New hope for sufferers of inherited retinal diseases

Unlocking the genetics of blindness: New hope for sufferers of inherited retinal diseases

Researchers at the University of Oklahoma are advancing the fight against inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) with new genetic research that aims to improve diagnoses and lay the groundwork for future therapies.

University of Oklahoma Study Identifies 20 Novel Variants for Inherited Retinal Diseases

A new study out of the University of Oklahoma maps 20 new gene mutations contributing to rare inherited retinal diseases (IRDs). Researchers aim to use these findings to improve diagnostic accuracy and identify targets for future therapies.  “These results clarify and confirm clinical diagnoses, aid in counseling patients on prognosis and family planning and guide treatment options,” team lead Lea D. Bennett, PhD said in a recent press release. …

University of Oklahoma Researchers Analyze DNA to Identify Genetic Markers for Inherited Retinal Diseases

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