Visual activity regenerates neural connections between eye and brain
NIH-funded mouse study is first to show visual stimulation helps re-wire visual system and partially restores sight. This image shows regenerating mouse retinal ganglion cell axons (magenta and green) extending from site of optic nerve injury (left).
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Credit: Andrew D. Huberman
NIH funding from: National Eye Institute (NEI)
Visual activity regenerates neural connections between eye and brain
NIH-funded mouse study is first to show visual stimulation helps re-wire visual system and partially restores sight. This image shows regenerating mouse retinal ganglion cell axons (magenta and green) extending from site of optic nerve injury (left).
More information: www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/use-it-or-lose-it-v...
This image is not owned by the NIH. It is shared with the public under license. If you have a question about using or reproducing this image, please contact the creator listed in the credits. All rights to the work remain with the original creator.
Credit: Andrew D. Huberman
NIH funding from: National Eye Institute (NEI)