Gene Mutation Cause of Progressive Retinal Atrophy (in Dogs)

“Newly-reported findings by researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) provide the first phenotypic evidence that a mutated gene causes one form of progressive retinal atrophy in papillon dogs,” reports Medical News Today. “Progressive retinal atrophy is analogous to one of the leading cause of inherited blindness in humans and the findings may lead to new treatments for blindness in humans.” Read more.

Maxx Adds 4 Universities to Its Sunglass Line

Maxx HD Sunglasses has released sunglasses with insignias for Michigan State, University of Wyoming, University of Alabama, and the U.S. Air Force Academy. The sunglasses, offered in the Dynasty model, allow customers to express their school spirit. Each line is highlighted with the University’s logo in metal on the arm and is offered in the schools' colors.Read more at Maxxsunglasses.com.