CIRM-funded research aims to create a platform to test therapies for AMD

People with late stage age-related macular degeneration lose their central vision. So an image like the one on the left might appear to them as shown on the right. Credit: University of California - Santa Barbara Our vision is one of the most important senses that we use in our everyday lives. Whether its to … Continue reading CIRM-funded research aims to create a platform to test therapies for AMD

Study highlights the problem patients have in taking part in clinical trials and one simple way to change that

Let’s face it, when you are feeling crummy all you want to do is be quiet, rest and not have to deal with anyone else. So, it’s not surprising that a new survey of people with primary mitochondrial disease (PMD) found that many were often less than enthusiastic about taking part in a clinical trial. … Continue reading Study highlights the problem patients have in taking part in clinical trials and one simple way to change that