Eye Surgery Technique Could Restore Vision in Macular Degeneration
Summary: Scientists have developed a novel surgical method allowing two retinal tissue grafts to be implanted in a…
Color Knowledge Tied to Language-Visual Brain Circuitry
Summary: A new study shows that our ability to recall details about familiar objects, like a banana’s typical color,…
Eye Movements Set the Speed Limit for What You Can See
Summary: The speed of your eye movements, called saccades, determines how fast an object can move before it…
Facial Movements and Pupils Reveal Tinnitus Severity
Summary: Researchers have identified new biomarkers for tinnitus by tracking pupil dilation and subtle facial movements linked to…
How Visual Neurons Adapt in Real Time
Summary: New research reveals that neurons in the visual cortex are far more adaptable than previously thought, responding…
Human Eyes See New Color “Olo” for the First Time
Summary: Scientists have created a technology called Oz that stimulates individual photoreceptor cells in the human eye to…
Eye Clues to Schizophrenia Risk Found in Retinal Thickness
Summary: The retina, as part of the central nervous system, may reflect early signs of brain disorders like…
Brain Learns to Tune Out Distractions with Repeated Exposure
Summary: Our brains can adapt to filter out repeated distractions, according to a new EEG study. Participants learned…
Breathing Syncs with Pupil Size, Revealing a New Mind-Body Link
Summary: A groundbreaking study has revealed that our pupils change size in sync with our breathing—a response now…
Vivid Visual Memory May Raise PTSD Risk
Summary: A new study shows that having a vivid imagination—especially for visual details—may increase a person’s risk of…