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The 2024 Eye on the Future teen video contest is live!

The National Eye Institute (NEI) is encouraging teens to explore careers in science through the annual Eye on the Future teen video contest. The contest is open to all high school students in the United States. To enter, students must submit a short video about science in their world, in the field or lab, or in their future by April 14. They could win $2,000 and a free trip to NIH!

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NEI Research News

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Seeing a path to nerve regeneration

UConn scientists find protein that stimulates regrowth of optic nerve cells.
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Wayne State University researchers uncover potential treatment targets for Zika virus-related eye abnormalities

A groundbreaking study from Wayne State presents crucial insights into the ocular effects of Zika virus infection during pregnancy and offers promising avenues for therapeutic intervention.

NEI study points to ‘ground zero’ for AMD development

National Eye Institute researchers studying human retinas discovered 87 target genes where a mix of environmental factors likely influence one’s risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss.

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