A Brain Fingerprint: Study Uncovers Unique Brain Plasticity in People Born Blind

Neuroscientists reveal that the part of the brain that receives and processes visual information in sighted people develops a unique connectivity pattern in people born blind. They say this pattern in the primary visual cortex is unique to each person -- akin to a fingerprint.

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Biomarkers Reveal How Patients with Glaucoma May Respond to Treatment

Markers in the blood that predict whether glaucoma patients are at higher risk of continued loss of vision following conventional treatment have been identified by researchers.

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