FeaturedNeuroscience·August 10, 2015·6 min readProtective Receptor Plays Key Role in Supporting the RetinaA new study reports that a receptor targeted for treating neurodegenerative diseases also appears to play an important role in supporting the retina.Read More
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Featured·June 29, 2015·3 min readEnergy for Visual Processing Provided by Microtubules in Retinal NeuronsResearchers have identified a thick band of microtubules within retinal neurons which help provide the energy required for visual processing.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 1, 2015·3 min readGrowing Eyes From Stem CellsResearchers have successfully developed a method which allows stem cells to spontaneously grow into human retina cells.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 15, 2015·4 min readDeficiencies of Fish Oil Fatty Acids Can Limit Brain Growth During DevelopmentFatty acids found in fish oil is vitally important for the developing brain, a new study reports.Read More
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ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 16, 2014·4 min readWhich Dot Will They Hunt?Researchers shed light on the neural circuitry involved in the behavior which allows young zebrafish to capture their prey.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 8, 2014·7 min readNew Therapy Holds Promise for Restoring VisionNew genetic treatment helps restore light sensitivity in blind mice, a new study reports.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·December 1, 2014·4 min readThe Human Eye Can See ‘Invisible’ Infrared LightThe retina can sense infrared light under certain conditions, a new study reports.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·November 26, 2014·4 min readCopper on the Brain at RestA new study reports that proper levels of copper as essential to maintaining brain health at rest.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 19, 2014·2 min readNew Function for Rods in DaylightResearchers identify a novel function for rod photoreceptors in the retina during daylight.Read More