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The Eye-Opening Neuroscience Behind Your Vision
How the brain helps us see is a captivating subject in the world of neuroscience.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
Preventing Glaucoma
Studying the structure of neurons in the eye may help scientists prevent blindness due to glaucoma.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
Seeing Beyond the Visual Cortex
Research could lead to new rehabilitative therapies when the visual cortex is damaged.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
What Color is Distress?
Social media has been on fire with a debate – not over ISIS, healthcare or global warming – but over the perceived color of a dress.
How Smartphones Keep You Awake
Your smartphone addiction isn't helping you sleep. In fact, an obscure chemical reaction may be keeping you awake.
  • American Chemical Society
  • 3 min
A Journey Through the Visual System
How do your eyes and brain allow you to see? Find out in this watercolor journey through the visual system.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
  • 5 min
Vision and Illusion
How accurately do your eyes see the world?
  • BrainFacts/SfN
  • 3 min
Mark Changizi: Why Do We See Illusions?
Why can’t our extremely complex eyes render simple optical illusions? Surprise, surprise — it comes back to the brain, which has only evolved to encounter natural stimuli.
  • TED
Feeding the Sense of Sight
When the retina needs a boost, its cells signal to local blood vessels to open up, allowing them easy access to oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
Macular Degeneration: Searching for a Treatment
As the world population ages, cases of macular degeneration are likely to rise. Studies are examining ways to slow the disease and help patients regain sight.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
What Color is Tuesday? Exploring Synesthesia
What if the number 7 tasted like chocolate? What if Monday was purple? This is what life is like for someone with synesthesia. Learn more about this fascinating neurological trait with this video.
  • TED
  • 4 min
The Mystery of Motion Sickness
Why do we get motion sickness? Learn what this condition has to do with the brain and your senses in this video.
  • TED
Brain Games
Explore this site for an interactive experience that will teach you all about the intricate workings of your brain.
  • National Geographic

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