The study focused on inherited retinal degenerations (IRDs), a group of genetic diseases that lead to progressive vision loss ...

The history of science is full of tales of unappreciated genius. Indeed, the founder of modern genetics was not fully appreciated for his ideas until decades after his death. His name was Gregor ...

A new study challenges what's long been assumed about genetic variants thought to always cause inherited blindness.

In recent years, the field of genetics has undergone a revolution. Advances in computational tools and sequencing technologies that are both powerful and inexpensive have enabled researchers to make ...