May 20, 2023
Quantum chemistry protects against macular degeneration
Posted by Paul Battista in categories: chemistry, quantum physics
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Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in Western countries. The condition, a deterioration of central vision, begins when droplets of lipids and proteins called lipofuscin accumulate in the retina and damage cells.