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·June 23, 2018·5 min read

Important Step Towards a Computer Model That Predicts the Outcome of Eye Diseases

A new model of the retina can predict the outcome of defined perturbation.

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·June 20, 2018·5 min read

Can Psychological Stress Cause Vision Loss?

Researchers report persistent psychological stress can contribute to the development and progression of vision loss.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology Visual Neuroscience

·May 30, 2018·4 min read

Eye Function May Be Key to Schizophrenia Diagnosis

According to researchers, a hand held device that records electrical activity from the retina may be a useful tool in diagnosis schizophrenia.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 17, 2017·4 min read

Carefully Crafted Light Pulses Control Neuron Activity

Researchers use coherent control to control the function of a living cell.

Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·November 17, 2017·5 min read

Fixated on Food?

Researchers report visual features modulated by the optokinetic reflex are encoded in the retina.

Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·September 28, 2017·4 min read

How Do We Sense Moonlight and Daylight? Neurons Share Job of Sensing Ambient Light Levels

Study revels M1 ganglion cell photoreceptors can tune into different ranges of light intensity.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 11, 2017·5 min read

Measuring the Basis of Color Vision

A new study reports photoreceptors in the retina are sensitive to colors corresponding to their visual pigments.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 9, 2017·4 min read

Eye Changes May Signal Frontotemporal Lobe Degeneration

Researchers report a non-invasive retina test could help to accurately diagnose frontotemporal degeneration.

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Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·September 5, 2017·5 min read

Superhuman ‘Night’ Vision During the Total Eclipse?

Researchers investigate how people are able to see objects clearly during a dark solar eclipse than on a typical moonless night.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 18, 2017·5 min read

Eye Test Could Predict Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Appear

Researchers report the retina may provide clues as to those at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. A new study reports amyloid plaques have been discovered in peripheral areas of the retina in Alzheimer's patients. The amount of retinal plaques correlated with the amount of amyoid plaques in specific brain areas.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 26, 2017·4 min read

Genome Editing with CRISPR-Cas9 Prevents Angiogenesis of the Retina

CRISPR gene editing has allowed researchers to prevent angiogenesis of the retina occurring in mice. Researchers say the new technology could help prevent vision loss in those with retinal diseases.