F@H has launched new projects to understand the dynamics of Rhodopsin (Details). Rhodopsin is the protein responsible for light detection in the eye. Once light is detected, it triggers a signal cascade which eventually leads to electrical stimulation which we perceive as an image. These projects will set a baseline for understanding the negative impacts of Rhodopsin mutations and may potentially yield an insight into therapeutic strategies for restoring/preventing vision loss.
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F@H Starts New Vision Projects