FeaturedNeuroscience·February 4, 2015·4 min readHow Eyes Reveal the Brain’s FocusBy examining the eyes of rhesus macaques, researchers investigate how the brain processes distractions.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 19, 2015·3 min readHow Does the Brain Adapt to the Restoration of Eyesight?A new study could help pave the way for developing adaptive rehabilitation programs following visual restoration surgery.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 16, 2014·4 min readWhich Dot Will They Hunt?Researchers shed light on the neural circuitry involved in the behavior which allows young zebrafish to capture their prey.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 8, 2014·7 min readNew Therapy Holds Promise for Restoring VisionNew genetic treatment helps restore light sensitivity in blind mice, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 1, 2014·4 min readThe Human Eye Can See ‘Invisible’ Infrared LightThe retina can sense infrared light under certain conditions, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 19, 2014·2 min readNew Function for Rods in DaylightResearchers identify a novel function for rod photoreceptors in the retina during daylight.Read More
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FeaturedGenetics·November 14, 2014·2 min readNew Insight into Common Cause of BlindnessResearchers identify a new factor associated with age related macular degeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 13, 2014·4 min readStudy Shows How Brain Maps Develop to Help Us Perceive the WorldMoving forward helps train the brain to perceive the world 'normally', a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 11, 2014·2 min readEye Diseases Identified by How We Watch TVGlaucoma could be detected by mapping eye movements as people watch TV, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 8, 2014·5 min readInside the Colourful World of Animal VisionDue to differences in visual systems, not all animals see the world in the same way.Read More
