A team led by UCL scientists has identified a key protein that triggers diabetic retinopathy—a condition caused by high blood sugar damaging the retina’s blood vessels and a leading cause of sight loss among working-age adults.
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Early trigger of diabetic eye disease identified
October 23, 2025
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