On this day in history: 250 years ago, John Dalton, the first scientist to formally describe the condition now known as colour blindness, was born.

When English chemist John Dalton first wrote about color blindness in 1798, he must have wondered how science would improve the quality of life for people living with the condition. Today ...

Dalton is named for John Dalton, an English chemist who realized he was colorblind and published the first paper about the condition in 1798. "We've had Dalton and Sam for 10 years. They are like ...

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers from the University of Washington and the University of Florida used gene therapy to cure two squirrel monkeys of color blindness — the most common genetic disorder ...

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss scientist John Dalton, who pioneered the development of atomic theory and carried out research into meteorology and colour blindness. Show more The scientist John ...

One was called Dalton - named after the 18th-century British scientist, John Dalton, who discovered color blindness - and the other Sam. Both had been color-blind since birth.

John Dalton's revolutionary atomic theory transformed our understanding of matter, laying the foundation for modern chemistry. His instigated work in colour blindness also showcased his deep ...

In the video, a preposterously cute, gray squirrel monkey named Dalton bonks his head against a computer screen in front of him. Wide-eyed and muttonchopped, Dalton has quite the setup—the ...

Dalton is named for John Dalton, an English chemist who realized he was colorblind and published the first paper about the condition in 1798. "We've had Dalton and Sam for 10 years. They are like ...