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New sequencing method developed at IOB has potential to become universal tool of choice
Basel, May 30, 2022Single-cell RNA-sequencing (scRNA-seq) shows which genes are turned on in a cell and what their level of transcription is. This allows in-depth assessment of the biology of individual cells, and detection of changes that may indicate disease. scRNA-seq is becoming widely used across disciplines including developmental biology,…
Optogenetic methods restore partial vision in a blind patient
Paris, Pittsburgh, Basel, May 24, 2021Clinical trial results announced today show for the first time that optogenetic methods can partially restore vision in a blind human patient. The achievement marks a milestone towards developing mutation-independent therapies for inherited photoreceptor diseases. It was reported in Nature Medicine by an international research…
Long-time collaborators Botond Roska and José-Alain Sahel win international prize for Translational Neuroscience
Basel, Switzerland, June, 2023In recognition of their pioneering work on restoring vision to blind patients using optogenetic therapy, Botond Roska and José-Alain Sahel were today awarded the International Prize for Translational Neuroscience by the Gertrud Reemtsma Foundation, managed by the Max Planck Society. The annual prize rewards biomedical scientists and…