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Scientists find a hidden retinal defense against vision loss

ScienceDaily Health 16 Sept 2026 1 views

A naturally occurring molecule called erucamide may help the retina fight back against diseases that cause progressive vision loss. Restoring the molecule activated protective immune responses that helped stabilize retinal tissue and slow aspects of degeneration in preclinical models.

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