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Harnessing the power of photosynthesis, scientists have pioneered an experimental, light-based treatment, derived from spinach, for dry eye disease. Photosynthesis is the preserve of the plant world ...

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The unassuming vial of eye drops could easily belong on a pharmacy shelf. But swirling inside are microscopic bits of photosynthetic machinery made from plants. Within minutes of giving the drops to ...

Plants produce the substances necessary for survival through photosynthesis, but animals are generally unable to perform photosynthesis. A research team at the National University of Singapore (NUS) ...

Spinach is said to be rich in vitamin A and good for preventing aging of the eyes. Now a path has opened for spinach to go directly into the eye and even treat ophthalmic diseases. The idea is to put ...

Scientists have successfully treated symptoms of dry eye syndrome in mice by transplanting organelles responsible for photosynthesis from spinach into their eyes. An international collaborative ...

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded vegetable breeder Ainong Shi with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station a $615,000, three-year grant to support long-running efforts to ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Spinach is one of those foods that’s both wildly healthy and easy to add to a variety of meals. You can throw it into a smoothie, fold it into eggs, toss it into pasta, or use it to create a classic ...