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Image shows rods and cones in the retina.

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·June 20, 2016·5 min read

Testing The Theory of How Rods in the Retina Originated

A new study reports the retinas from our earliest vertebrate ancestors had cone like receptors, allowing them to see both in daylight and at night.

Image shows neurons in a mouse retina.

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·April 21, 2017·4 min read

Using CRISPR to Reverse Retinitis Pigmentosa and Restore Visual Function

Researchers use gene editing to reverse cell degeneration and restore vision in mouse models of retinitis pigmentosa.