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Scientists discover a protein called IRAK-M that protects the retina in eyes.
Boosting IRAK-M levels could be a new treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in people over 50.
IRAK-M is part of the immune system and helps maintain healthy retinal cells.
Levels of IRAK-M decrease with age, especially in people with AMD.
Increasing IRAK-M levels helped reduce retinal degeneration.
Researchers are exploring gene therapy to boost IRAK-M levels as a treatment for AMD.
Research by University of Bristol, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
