Behind the Science: an Introduction to Connectomics
Scientists are always finding that things we thought would never change are actually in constant motion. Up until just a century ago, it …
Behind the Science: The Anatomy of a Neuron
The network formed by the billions of neurons in your body is responsible for all five senses, controls movement and consciousness. This article …
Behind the Science: Fundamentals of the Retina
The retina is the light sensitive layer of tissue located at the back of the eye. It is responsible for translating an …
Behind the Science: About the Data
Have you ever wondered where the EyeWire data comes from? EyeWire’s data set consists of the retinal neurons of a mouse, and …