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New Type of Light-Sensitive Cell

Monday, July 27th, 2009 - 10:01:48 - Ehud Rattner

Nearly all species have some ability to detect light. At least three types of cells in the retina allow us to see images or distinguish between night...

Blind Mice Recover Vision

Monday, April 28th, 2008 - 14:17:26 - Ehud Rattner

Blind mice have been made to sense light by inserting a protein derived from algae into their eyes. A similar method could one day be used to treat...

The (Shocked) Nose Knows

Friday, March 28th, 2008 - 22:25:17 - Ehud Rattner

Although they're staples of popular culture, Pavlov's dogs have nothing on the human nose. Scientists have shown for the first time that people can...

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