Australian scientists have identified, for the first time, specific genetic changes that sharply increase the risk of the most sight-threatening forms of age-related macular degeneration, offering a crucial lead for developing new therapies that could intervene before irreversible vision loss occurs. …
Australian breakthrough uncovers genetic trigger for severe macular degeneration
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