Eye Candy
- Published18 Apr 2017
- Reviewed18 Apr 2017
- Author Michael W. Richardson
- Source BrainFacts/SfN
Gabriel Luna, University of California, Santa Barbara.
Located at the back of the eye, the retina contains light-sensing cells that convert light into electrical signals the brain can interpret. In this image of a mouse retina, blood vessels (stained in blue) deliver oxygen and nutrients to retinal cells, powering their activity.
About the Author
Michael W. Richardson is a writer and editor based in Brooklyn, New York, covering topics ranging from the brain and behavior to the environment.
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