Retinal processing: Amacrine cells keep it short and sweet
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A recent study suggests a neuronal circuit in the retina by which amacrine cells contribute to the generation of transient responses in ganglion cells, thereby enabling the visual system to detect changes in light intensity.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Current Biology
دوره 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998