FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychologyVisual Neuroscience·March 11, 2021·5 min readDry Eye Disease Negatively Affects Physical and Mental Health as Well as VisionPeople who suffer from dry eye disease symptoms report visual problems, increased depression and anxiety, and mobility issues. Dry eye disease, researchers say, can have a negative impact on the overall quality of life for sufferers.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 10, 2021·5 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Protein Linked to Common Sight LossExposing retinal pigment epithelium cells in mouse models to amyloid-beta resulted in retinal pathologies similar to those seen in human age-related macular degeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 5, 2021·4 min readVision Impairment Is Associated With MortalityMeta-analysis reveals those who have visual impairments or are blind have a higher risk of mortality compared to peers with better vision. The study found mortality risk was 29% higher in those with mild visual impairment and rose to 89% higher for those with severe visual impairments.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·March 5, 2021·4 min readRetinal Implants Can Give Artificial Vision to the BlindA new retinal implant that works in conjunction with camera-equipped smart glasses and a microcomputer provides blind people with "artificial vision" by stimulating retinal cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 1, 2021·5 min readDifferences Related to Sexual Orientation Found in the BrainA new neuroimaging study reveals brain patterns that differentiate between men and women are less pronounced in non-heterosexual people. The differences occurred primarily in sensory processing areas of the brain, in particular areas associated with visual processing. Researchers say the brain differences could be linked to a genetic predisposition for same-sex sexual behaviors. The study reveals a neurobiological basis for same-sex attractions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·February 25, 2021·5 min readArtificial ‘Brain’ Reveals Why We Can’t Always Believe Our EyesA new artificial neural network based on the human brain sheds light on how we process moving images.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyVisual Neuroscience·February 17, 2021·4 min readCOVID-19 Linked to Potentially Dangerous Eye AbnormalitiesA new, lasting consequence of COVID-19 infection has been identified. Researchers report they have identified significant abnormalities in the eyes of those with severe coronavirus infection.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·February 9, 2021·6 min readHuman Eye Beats Machine in Archaeological Color Identification TestX-Rite Capsure, an archaeological tool to help researchers match colors, is not as consistent or accurate as the human eye in color determination.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyVisual Neuroscience·February 2, 2021·6 min readRemyelinating Drug Could Improve Vision in Patients With Multiple SclerosisIndCl, a drug that improves myelination and reduces motor disability, appears to improve visual problems associated with multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·January 5, 2021·6 min readRoutine Eye Scans May Give Clues to Cognitive Decline in DiabetesRoutine eye exams could help identify changes associated with cognitive decline in patients with type 1 diabetes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·January 2, 2021·4 min readTracing the Many Paths of VisionStudy supports the theory that highly specialized neurons in the brain are key to translating diverse visual stimuli into behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 25, 2020·6 min readUnique Schwann Cells: The Eyes Have ItResearchers discovered the genetic properties of the glial cells that wrap around axons in our corneas have the potential for nerve regeneration and vision preservation.Read More