Hispanic Heritage Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Elizabeth Zúňiga-Sánchez
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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retina
IMAGE OF THE MONTH: Layers of blood vessels in the retina
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
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
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
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
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