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Teresa Puthussery, a UC Berkeley vision scientist, received the 2025 MacArthur 'genius' award for her groundbreaking research on retinal cells, which could lead to new treatments for eye diseases and vision restoration. Her work focuses on understanding how different retinal cells encode visual information and developing innovative therapies for degenerative eye conditions.
Researchers at the University of Rochester used adaptive optics to identify rare retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) in the human fovea, challenging existing theories of color perception based on three types of cone photoreceptors. These non-cardinal RGCs may play a role in creating more nuanced color perception, potentially leading to advanced vision restoration techniques and improved retinal prosthetic designs. The study received support from prestigious institutions and could have a significant impact on vision science.
As Canada prepares for a total solar eclipse, wearing red and green clothing can enhance the viewing experience due to the Purkinje effect, where reds appear darker and blues and greens appear more vibrant in low-light conditions. This phenomenon is caused by the way our eyes react to changing light conditions, with rods and cones playing a key role. Eclipse watchers are advised to wear eclipse glasses for eye protection, and the Purkinje effect may be more apparent when the glasses are removed, though caution should be exercised when observing the eclipse.