New research could help develop new ways for the visually impaired to navigate everyday life. Read More
Researchers believe the PIEZO2 gene may control specific aspects of human touch and proprioception. Read More
Mice without rods and cones were able to use ipRGCs to detect light and possibly form low acuity images. Read More
Adults who played Pokemon video games as children had preferential activation in the visual system for Pokemon character, researchers report. The finding shed light on the development of the visual system and categorization in the brain. Read More
Researchers present a new theory which explains how critical periods are triggered during neurodevelopment. Read More
Researchers have successfully recreated the whisker map a mouse creates of its surroundings to help it navigate the world, catch food and avoid predators. Read More
A new study provides insights into how our brain extracts information about our natural surroundings from the light captured by our eyes. Read More
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··7 min readA new computer model captures the human visual system's ability to quickly generate a detailed scene description from an image. Read More
Researchers report activating cannabinoid signalling can increase activity in retinal ganglion cells. Read More
Researchers have discovered a mechanism of color vision that could answer long standing questions, such as why a dimly lit night sky has a bluish cast. Read More
In lower mammals, the iris may sense light and cause the pupils to constrict without involving the brain, a new study reports. Read More
Researchers find simulated blindness in adult mice sharpens the animal's hearing. Read More
