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Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·March 7, 2016·4 min read

Eye Cells Use Math to Detect Motion

A new study reinforces theory about how neurons process information.

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Featured Psychology

·February 26, 2016·3 min read

Link Between ADHD and Vision Impairment in Children

A new study reports on a link between an increased risk of ADHD diagnosis in children with vision problems which are not correctable with glasses or contacts.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Visual Neuroscience

·February 23, 2016·5 min read

How We Keep Track of What Matters

According to a new study, the visual system keeps track of relevant object while eye movements are made.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 22, 2016·3 min read

Analyzing the Complexity of Our Perception

A new study aims to answer questions about how the brain perceives objects.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·February 5, 2016·5 min read

An Amazing Axon Adventure

Researchers are using a variety of techniques to better understand how the brain 'wires up'.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles Visual Neuroscience

·February 4, 2016·5 min read

High Dose Statin Treatment May Improve Symptoms of Macular Degeneration

According to a new study, patients with high risk macular degeneration showed improvement when they were treated with a high dose statin.

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Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·February 3, 2016·4 min read

A Virtual ‘Guide Dog’ For Navigation

Researchers have developed a low power chip for processing 3D camera data that could be used to help visually impaired people to navigate their environment.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·February 2, 2016·5 min read

Out of Sight Not Always Out of Mind, Especially for Ravens

Researchers report ravens share some human ability to think abstractly about other ravens, and adapt their behavior by attributing their own perceptions to others.

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·January 27, 2016·5 min read

CRISPR Used to Repair Genetic Mutation Responsible for Retinitis Pigmentosa

A team of researchers used CRISPR, a new gene editing technology, to repair a genetic mutation responsible for retinitis pigmentosa.

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Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·January 10, 2016·5 min read

Study Points to Possible Source of Peripheral Vision Problems

A new study could help explain why our peripheral vision is so poor.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 8, 2016·3 min read

Bug Eyed: Tiny 3D Glasses Help Confirm 3D Vision in Insects

Using miniature 3D 'glasses', researchers demonstrate insects do use stereopsis for hunting. The findings could help to improve visual perception in robots.