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Image of the Month: Newborn mouse eye

October 3, 2023 blood vessels, Image of the month, macrophages, Research, retina

Microscopic details of a newborn mouse eye showing blood vessels (pink) and macrophage immune cells (green).

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Hispanic Heritage Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Elizabeth Zúňiga-Sánchez

November 4, 2020 Hispanic Heritage, Mexico, Neurodegeneration, Research, retina

Dr. Zúňiga-Sánchez shared what inspired her to become a neuroscientist, her passion for discovery and something few people know about her.

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IMAGE OF THE MONTH: Layers of blood vessels in the retina

March 4, 2020 genes of neural development, Research, retina, vascular network

The image this month shows the three vascular layers of the retina that are important for normal visual function. Vision begins in the retina,

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INSiGHT into neural fate in the retina

October 23, 2018 INSiGHT, neural development, Research, retina, retinal regulators, Slc44a1, vasculature in the retina

Vision begins in the retina, a light-sensing neural network in the eye that is critical for our ability observe the world around us. “Unless we

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Image of the Month: Neurons in the retina

September 4, 2018 neural function, neural wiring, neuron, Research, retina, synapse, vision

Brain function is all about connections. In the retina, neurons comprise distinct populations that form precise connections in synaptic layers. “What makes these cells

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Revealing unique features of the ‘antennae’ on light-sensing neurons

August 21, 2018 cilia, non-syndromic blindness, photoreceptors, Research, retina, SPATA7

Practically all cells in the body have a single cilium, and antennae-like structure called the primary cilium, that seems to allow cells to sense their