Research

Scientists have identified two nose cell types as likely initial infection points, while the cornea and intestine also contain viral entry proteins

A new biomaterial inspired by spider silk has potential applications in wound dressings, implants and contact lenses

New research has highlighted that flies see movement in some static images like humans – with a similar mechanism underlying the illusion

A survey by the British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association found that one in six UK adults suffers hearing loss, but the average adult hasn’t had their hearing tested in 10 years

Eye research charity, Fight for Sight, and Diabetes UK collaborate to investigate COVID-19 complications in diabetic retinopathy patients

Scientists have investigated the impact of providing ‘no water’ stickers with contact lens cases

A new study has found that wearing spectacles with special filters enhances contrast response in those with red-green colour vision deficiency

The ‘single-pixel’ vision of fish could help scientists to understand how humans identify small stimuli in their environment

Queen’s University Belfast researchers have received a grant to co-lead a study on how the retina can reveal dementia in people with type 2 diabetes

The identification of neural progenitor cells in the region of the eye that transmits signals from the eye to the brain could prompt new treatments