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This shows CT1 cells in a fly's visual system

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·April 28, 2019·4 min read

Multitasking with perfection: Nerve cell works like 1400 individual cells – Fly Study

CT1 cells connect around 1400 areas in the fly brain. Each cell area works like a separate neuron, allowing CT1 to access information from the fly's eye and support local motion detection.

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·March 17, 2019·8 min read

With single gene insertion, blind mice regain sight

Gene therapy that targets retinal ganglion cells with light-sensitive cone opsins helps restore vision in mice. Researchers report a potential human treatment could be available within three years.

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·February 22, 2019·5 min read

How the Brain Processes Images

Researchers report signals from the retina are subjected to selective processing at the earliest neural way-station in the functional pathway connecting the retina to the visual cortex.

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·November 27, 2018·4 min read

Why Screen Time Can Disrupt Sleep

Researchers uncover how specific retinal cells respond to the artificial light generated by cell phone and tablets. The study reveals how retinal ganglion cells process ambient light and reset our circadian clocks, leading to sleep disruptions.

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·October 28, 2018·4 min read

Mini Retinas Shed Light on Connection Between Eyes and Brain

Findings could help to develop new treatments to restore site when connections between the eyes and brain are damaged, researchers say.

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·December 15, 2017·3 min read

Little Understood Cells Helps Mice See Color

A new study sheds insight into how mice see in color. The findings could have implications for treating human visual disorders.

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·November 17, 2017·5 min read

Fixated on Food?

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

Image shows retinal neurons.

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·June 22, 2017·4 min read

Neurons That Regenerate and Neurons That Die

Findings could pave the way for developing new treatments to restore vision and repair retinal damage.

Image shows a diagram of the SCN in action.

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·April 18, 2017·3 min read

Cells in the Retina Light the Way to Treating Jet Lag

Researchers have discovered a group of neurons in the retina that affect circadian rhythm by sending signals to the SCN.

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·February 9, 2017·5 min read

Anti-Cell Death Agent A Potential Treatment For Vision Loss in MS

ST266 produces an anti-inflammatory effect and can help preserve cells in the optic nerve, a new study reports.

Image shows a retinal ganglion cells.

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·February 6, 2017·3 min read

Myopia Cells Discovered in Retina

A newly discovered retinal cell may cause myopia when it dysfunctions, researchers report.

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·January 18, 2017·7 min read

Toxic Brain Cells May Drive Many Neuodegenerative Disorders

A new study reports astrocytes may be a driving force behind a number of neurodegenerative diseases.

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