Researchers at the University of Twente and Radboudumc are developing a promising new model to enhance understanding of the ...
Bird retinas survive without oxygen by burning sugar scientists solve 300 year mystery that could help treat human strokes.
Neural tissue normally dies quickly without oxygen. Yet bird retinas—among the most energy-demanding tissues in the animal kingdom—function permanently without it. This may be relevant in future ...
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Sugar-powered sight? 400-year eye mystery behind birds’ oxygen-free vision solved
Biologists have finally solved a centuries-old mystery regarding how birds maintain sharp eyesight despite ...
Scientists have known for years that a lattice of blood vessels nourishes cells in the retina that allow us to see -- but it's been a mystery how the intricate structure is created. Now, researchers ...
Your eyes are relatively small parts of your body, but they’re immensely complex. Your eyes are full of dozens of different parts, all of which work together to produce your vision. One of the most ...
Nearly everyone with diabetes for >20 years will develop diabetic retinopathy or uveitis, which are collectively among the most common causes of premature blindness. Melanocortin is a short peptide ...
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