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Trachoma is the leading cause of infectious blindness in the world, with Ethiopia the most impacted country in Africa. In a clinical trial of more than 2,400 individuals, researchers led by Dr. John Kempen of Mass Eye and Ear found a topical anti-inflammatory treatment fluorometholone was not effective at reducing postoperative trachomatous trichiasis. 

Researchers have developed a way to biosynthetically produce an otherwise rare sugar called tagatose, which can provide the sweetness and natural taste of sucrose -- table sugar -- without its potential harms. Tagatose is as sweet as sucrose with 60% fewer calories. It's metabolism limits effects on blood sugar levels, and it inhibits growth of dental cavity-causing bacteria.