The eyes aren’t just about sight. They also play an important role in our internal biological clock. The light signal finds it way to the retina and then goes to a region of the hypothalamus zone, colorfully called the suprachiasmatic nucleus. But what does it do? Well, it’s a kind of circadian rhythm generator; simply … Continue reading Circadian Rhythm and Us
View MoreNeurosurgeons from Duke University, a place where I once had the pleasure of studying, made a discovery that could safely be called a breakthrough. They now use this word in every other bit of medical news, in order to sensationalize it and attract the attention of the public, but in this case it seems justified. … Continue reading A possible breakthrough in cancer treatment
View MoreThis next word isn’t the most pleasant, like any other disease. We have spoken about this problem more than once, but even my friends didn’t know anything about it – macular degeneration. Well, that’s something they should know! Macular degeneration is a disease that affects over 10 million of our fellow countrymen, and it’s the … Continue reading SIMPLE THINGS (2)
View MoreArthur – what about this terrible word I learned – keratoconus? Well, you aren’t obligated to know. Keratoconus is a fairly rare disease where the cornea becomes thinner and takes on a conical shape, manifesting itself as various symptoms, including sudden changes in vision in one eye. A normal and healthy cornea is round … Continue reading SIMPLE THINGS (1)
View MoreFIRST HALF-CENTURY Arthur Benjamin is out-of-town right now, and for a good reason: he turned 50 years old and celebrated by traveling abroad. And although by the time this article is published he will be back at work, I decided not to distract him from his strenuous vacation, reading those hundreds upon hundreds of congratulations … Continue reading ARTHUR BENJAMIN TURNED 50! WHO’S WHO AT BENJAMIN EYE INSTITUTE?
View MoreThere is no limit to my joy; I found eye-related news, and it’s good. They’ve created an artificial iris! Are you thinking that the exclamation mark is unnecessary? Have you forgotten why you need an iris? It opens and closes the pupil, regulating the amount of light that enters the eye. The analogous mechanism of … Continue reading Prospects for the Iris – So What?
View MoreAre we really not using our brains to the fullest extent? So what does the rest of the brain do? Science has been silent on the issue. And then at last it spoke. Scientists have found that the brain’s activity and computing power can be 100 times higher than previously thought. It seems that the … Continue reading «This discovery fundamentally changes everything we know about processing and storing information in the brain»
View MoreIntuitively, we always knew this. Not everyone, of course, but only those who have been on a dozen diets. And it was confirmed, but it’s not clear when, either ten years ago or yesterday – the Weizmann Institute’s website exists outside of time. But that isn’t the most important thing. Scientists observed 800 volunteers for … Continue reading There isn’t a healthy diet for everyone
View MoreMIND AND FINGERS Some time ago, the Journal of Physiology described an experiment that I can’t get out of my head. There were three test groups. For a month, members of the first group performed a simple exercise 5 hours a day: flexing and relaxing a finger on the left hand. Members of the … Continue reading MIND AND EYES
View MorePART 1 I asked him, “What’s that?” He said, “It’s nothing, just a new mole. I showed my family doctor and he said it’s nothing at all.” Then I carefully looked at it and replied, “No, dear friend, it’s not nothing.” After examining his eyes, of course, I took him by the hand and led … Continue reading HOW DO OPHTHALMOLOGISTS SAVE LIVES? (PART 2)
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