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Science
2026 Breakthrough Prizes Honor Gene Therapy Pioneers
The "Oscars of Science" awarded $18.75 million to researchers who developed gene therapies for inherited blindness and sickle cell disease, plus breakthroughs in physics and math.
Science
Scientists Discover the Protein That Triggers Diabetic Blindness — And How to Stop It
Researchers have identified LRG1, a protein that causes the earliest damage in diabetic retinopathy, and shown that blocking it in mice completely prevents vision loss — offering hope for the 100 million people at risk worldwide.
News
Libya Eliminates Trachoma, Protecting Future Generations from Preventable Blindness
The WHO has validated Libya as the 28th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem — a landmark victory achieved despite years of political instability.
Human Achievements
Blind Mountaineer Jesse Dufton Completes First Solo Ascent of El Capitan Without Sight
British climber Jesse Dufton, legally blind since birth, has become the first visually impaired person to lead-climb the iconic 3,000-foot El Capitan in Yosemite.