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·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.

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·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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·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.

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·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.

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·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.

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·June 9, 2017·4 min read

Retina May Be Sensitive Gauge of Blast Wave Pressure Injury

Blast related injuries that do not cause long term brain injury can result in long term retinal injury.

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·June 7, 2017·6 min read

Retinal Cells ‘Go With the Flow’ to Assess Own Motion Through Space

A new study reveals how specialized cells in the retina sense motion.

Researchers shed light on how the eyes compute the direction of moving light.

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·June 7, 2017·3 min read

Shedding Light on How Our Brain Processes Visual Cues

Researchers shed light on how the eyes compute the direction of moving light.

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·June 7, 2017·3 min read

How Cells Divide Tasks and Conquer Work

Study could help explain how neurons achieve greater efficiency and reliability.

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·May 22, 2017·4 min read

Computations of Visual Motion in the Brain

Researchers detail how the visual cortex and retina work together in visual motion perception.

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·May 16, 2017·4 min read

Ebola Survivors Have a ‘Unique’ Retinal Scar

Around 15 percent of Ebola survivors have retinal scars that appear to be specific to the disease, a new study reports.

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·April 23, 2017·4 min read

Fish Oil Component Helps Damaged Brain and Retina Cells Survive

A new study reports a molecule made from DHA can trigger the production of a protein that protects against free radicals.

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