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
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·July 1, 2015·4 min readMaking Sense of the Visual World: Seeing is BelievingA new study addresses the nature and origin of neural signals involved in solving perceptual tasks.Read More
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
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 17, 2015·5 min readRetinal Changes Used to Track Brain Pathology in SchizophreniaAccording to a new study, tracking retinal changes could provide a new measure for the progression of schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 20, 2015·4 min readJoining Molecular Components Expands Ability to Manipulate Genes in Specific Cell TypesResearchers combine molecular components to manipulate genes in specific cell types.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 27, 2015·4 min readSurprising Data About Visual Connections in the Brain Revealed by ‘Brainbow’A new study contradicts other research which indicates neurodevelopment weeds out most of the connections between retinal ganglion axons and target cells in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·August 31, 2015·6 min readBuilt-In Delay Allows Us to See Small Moving ObjectsA new study reveals how motion sensing neurons are linked to other cells in the eye.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·September 28, 2015·4 min readNeural Mechanism of Size Constancy ClarifiedAccording to a new study, neurons in the visual cortical area V4 calculate the size of an object based on information on its retinal image size and distance from the object.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·September 28, 2015·3 min readSpeeding Up Reconstruction of the ConnectomeResearchers have developed new software that speeds up connectome analysis by up-to ten times.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 29, 2015·5 min readHow Neuropsin Allows The Retina to Set its Own Biological RhythmA new study sheds light on how the retina sets its own biological rhythm using a novel light-sensitive pigment called neuropsin.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 29, 2015·2 min readNanowire Provides Hope for Improved Brain ImplantsResearchers have developed a new type of nanowire material that may improve both retinal and brain implants.Read More