FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·April 13, 2021·3 min readSmoking Cannabis Significantly Impairs VisionSmoking marijuana affects several key visual functions, including 3D vision and contrast sensitivity. However, 90% of cannabis users believe the drug has either no, or minimal, effect on their visual abilities.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychologyVisual Neuroscience·March 29, 2021·3 min readDepression Affects Visual PerceptionPeople with depression often experience problems with visual perception. Researchers report issues with visual perception are likely linked to information processing differences in the cerebral cortex.Read More
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
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychologyVisual Neuroscience·March 6, 2021·4 min readLarger Pupils? You Might Just Have Gained Someone’s TrustAutonomic mimicry in human social interactions is significant, a new study reports. Researchers found in computer facial simulations where the pupils were dilated, test subjects trusted the simulated face more and mimicked the pupillary response.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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychologyVisual Neuroscience·March 4, 2021·4 min readQuick to Smile? The Speed of Expression Offers Vital Visual CuesOur ability to recognize emotion in others depends upon the speed at which we process facial expressions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 3, 2021·3 min readColor Blindness-Correcting Contact LensesInfusing contact lenses with gold nanoparticles allows for better color perception for those who are color blind.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 16, 2021·8 min readHow the Human Brain May Tap Into Visual Cues When Lacking a Sense of TouchStudy of people who are unable to feel touch reveals surprising new details about how we unconsciously embody our physical selves.Read More
