How do Inherited Retinal Diseases Happen?
How do Inherited Retinal Diseases Happen? The abbreviation IRD refers to a group of hereditary conditions called retinal diseases. Genes contain DNA, also known as “deoxyribonucleic acid.” A gene contains the instructions necessary for the development and operation of the retinal cells in our bodies. A “mistake” or alteration in one or more genes causes […]
Prepare to Speak with Your Eye Specialist.
Prepare to Speak with Your Eye Specialist. One of the genes, RPE65, has gained particular importance as a result of the discovery of a spontaneous mutation in the Briard dog’s equivalent gene. The first human trials of gene therapy by replacing the human photoreceptor RPE65 are scheduled to begin in the next couple of years. […]
How do Inherited Retinal Diseases Happen?
How do Inherited Retinal Diseases Happen? The abbreviation IRD refers to a group of hereditary conditions called retinal diseases. Genes contain DNA, also known as “deoxyribonucleic acid.” A gene contains the instructions necessary for the development and operation of the retinal cells in our bodies. A “mistake” or alteration in one or more genes causes […]