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The logic underlying recurrent activity in the primary visual cortex

The logic underlying recurrent activity in the primary visual cortex

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressEnsembles are divided into two categories as follows: in rows whether they are diffuse (mean distance >200 µm, top) or compact ( 0.7, left) or untuned (<0.3, ri

The logic underlying recurrent activity in the primary visual cortex

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressEnsembles are divided into two categories as follows: in rows whether they are diffuse (mean distance >200 µm, top) or compact ( 0.7, left) or untuned (<0.3, ri
World's first eye transplant was a giant leap forward—but vision remains elusive

World's first eye transplant was a giant leap forward—but vision remains elusive

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationPerioperative Planning and Intraoperative Details of the Combined Whole Eye and Face Transplant Procedure. Credit:JAMA(2024). DOI: 10.1001/jama.2024.12

World's first eye transplant was a giant leap forward—but vision remains elusive

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationPerioperative Planning and Intraoperative Details of the Combined Whole Eye and Face Transplant Procedure. Credit:JAMA(2024). DOI: 10.1001/jama.2024.12
Study identifies 'visual system' protein for circadian rhythm stability

Study identifies 'visual system' protein for circadian rhythm stability

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineTenm3 expression in the SCN is highest in VIP cells. (A) RNAscope in situ hybridization in coronal sections of P5 C57Bl/6J brains for Tenm3, Vip, and

Study identifies 'visual system' protein for circadian rhythm stability

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineTenm3 expression in the SCN is highest in VIP cells. (A) RNAscope in situ hybridization in coronal sections of P5 C57Bl/6J brains for Tenm3, Vip, and
Subretinal adeno-associated virus T-cell inhibition: Exploring potential existence of anti-transgene immune responses

Subretinal adeno-associated virus T-cell inhibition: Exploring potential existence of anti-transgene immune responses

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCo-injection of AAV8 and HY peptides in rd10 mice induces a subretinal associated immune inhibition. Credit:Human Gene Therapy(2024). DOI: 10.1089/hum.2023.191

Subretinal adeno-associated virus T-cell inhibition: Exploring potential existence of anti-transgene immune responses

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCo-injection of AAV8 and HY peptides in rd10 mice induces a subretinal associated immune inhibition. Credit:Human Gene Therapy(2024). DOI: 10.1089/hum.2023.191
Study shows association between climate change and eye maladies

Study shows association between climate change and eye maladies

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClinical visits by patients suffering ocular surface eye conditions more than doubled during times when ambient particulate matter f

Study shows association between climate change and eye maladies

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClinical visits by patients suffering ocular surface eye conditions more than doubled during times when ambient particulate matter f
Finding a treatment option for tear duct obstruction that works for children

Finding a treatment option for tear duct obstruction that works for children

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCongenital tear duct obstruction (a blocked tear duct) is the most common cause of excessive tearing in infants an

Finding a treatment option for tear duct obstruction that works for children

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCongenital tear duct obstruction (a blocked tear duct) is the most common cause of excessive tearing in infants an
Machine learning can predict eyes at risk for diabetic retinopathy progression

Machine learning can predict eyes at risk for diabetic retinopathy progression

by Lori SolomonAutomated machine learning models may help identify eyes at risk for diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression based on ultra-widefield retinal images, according to a study published online

Machine learning can predict eyes at risk for diabetic retinopathy progression

by Lori SolomonAutomated machine learning models may help identify eyes at risk for diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression based on ultra-widefield retinal images, according to a study published online
New treatment developed to dramatically slow down the progression of blindness-causing retinal diseases

New treatment developed to dramatically slow down the progression of blindness-causing retinal diseases

by National Research Council of Science and TechnologySchematic illustration of syringe-injectable inflammation-responsive hydrogel for suppression of inflammatory microglia for preventing photor

New treatment developed to dramatically slow down the progression of blindness-causing retinal diseases

by National Research Council of Science and TechnologySchematic illustration of syringe-injectable inflammation-responsive hydrogel for suppression of inflammatory microglia for preventing photor
Producing tears in a dish: Researchers develop first model of human conjunctiva

Producing tears in a dish: Researchers develop first model of human conjunctiva

by Hubrecht InstituteUnder allergy-like conditions, the number of mucus-producing cells increases. Credit: Marie Bannier-Hélaouët, copyright: Hubrecht Institute.The Organoid group at the Hubrecht

Producing tears in a dish: Researchers develop first model of human conjunctiva

by Hubrecht InstituteUnder allergy-like conditions, the number of mucus-producing cells increases. Credit: Marie Bannier-Hélaouët, copyright: Hubrecht Institute.The Organoid group at the Hubrecht
Predicting long-lasting pain from LASIK with tear proteins

Predicting long-lasting pain from LASIK with tear proteins

byAmerican Chemical SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSurgeons can correct some vision problems by altering the eye so it better focuses light. While these procedures—which include laser p

Predicting long-lasting pain from LASIK with tear proteins

byAmerican Chemical SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSurgeons can correct some vision problems by altering the eye so it better focuses light. While these procedures—which include laser p
Solar eclipse: Glasses are key says ophthalmologist

Solar eclipse: Glasses are key says ophthalmologist

by Adriana Pérez, Chicago TribuneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicole Bajic was completing her medical residency at the University of Chicago when she briefly ducked out between surgery training cl

Solar eclipse: Glasses are key says ophthalmologist

by Adriana Pérez, Chicago TribuneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicole Bajic was completing her medical residency at the University of Chicago when she briefly ducked out between surgery training cl
AI as accurate as ophthalmologists in diagnosing corneal infections, study finds

AI as accurate as ophthalmologists in diagnosing corneal infections, study finds

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEye care specialists could see artificial intelligence help in diagnosing infectious keratitis (IK), a leading cause of corneal blindne

AI as accurate as ophthalmologists in diagnosing corneal infections, study finds

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEye care specialists could see artificial intelligence help in diagnosing infectious keratitis (IK), a leading cause of corneal blindne