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Mitochondria as microlenses in the eye – the evolution of an improved camera sensor
The back of the eye is lined with a layer of specialized light-sensitive neurons in the retina, arranged in a mosaic, called photoreceptors. Each photoreceptor has a tapered elongated shape—like a bottle—oriented perpendicular to the retina and pointing toward the pupil of the eye. The... click to read more
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published on Oct 21, 2022
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