Scientists from The University of Queensland have discovered how nerve cells in the eye’s retina are integral to how human eyes compute the direction of moving light.
According to researchers, the retina actively processes visual information in a neuronal network that are then passed on to the brain. Previously, dendrites of neurons were considered to be passive input areas. However, researchers have now reportedly found dendrites also have powerful processing capabilities, which allows the retina the convert and refine visual cues into electrical signals.
Researchers say their findings help bridge the gap between our understanding of the anatomy and physiology of neuronal circuits in the retina.
The study was recently published in the journal Nature Communications.
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Source: The University of Queensland