In mice, photoreceptor cells drive vision and non-vision functions using distinct circuits in the eye.
Following a Mediterranean diet with greater adherence was linked to the lowest risk of cognitive impairment. High fish and vegetable consumption appeared to have the greatest protective effect against cognitive decline.
Study reveals C3, which can cause damage in some eye diseases, may help to slow the progression of retinitis pigmentosa.
Differences in activity between the left and right superior colliculi help researchers predict whether an animal was seeing an event.
Researchers say adaptive optics enables direct imaging of neural tissue, which could lead to earlier detection of diseases that affect eye tissue.
