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Woman describes year-long saga restoring hair after battle with alopecia

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Woman describes year-long saga restoring hair after battle with alopecia

This time last year, Sherree Morris had luscious long, thick hair that she took pride in – it was a key piece of her identity and became part of how she branded herself as a makeup artist. However, by July 2022 that had all changed. Having gone 10 years without a haircut, she thought while … Read more

Scientists ‘Blown Away’ by New Treatment Restoring Sight to Blind Mice

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Scientists ‘Blown Away’ by New Treatment Restoring Sight to Blind Mice

The brain’s ability to adapt and rewire itself throughout life continues to surprise neuroscientists. Researchers have found a way to restore sight in adult mice with a form of congenital blindness, in spite of the rodents’ relative maturity. The mice were modeling a rare human disorder of the eye’s retina, called leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), … Read more