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OverviewThe eye is a complex sensory organ, which enables visual perception of the world. Thus the eye has several tissues that do different tasks. One of the most basic aspects of eye function is the sensitivity of cells to light and its transduction though the optic nerve to the brain. Different organisms use different ways to achieve these tasks. In this sense, eye function becomes a very important evolutionary aspect as well. This book presents the different animal models that are commonly used for eye research and their uniqueness in evaluating different aspects of eye development, evolution, physiology and disease. It presents information on the major animal models used in eye research including invertebrates and vertebrates. It provides researchers with information needed to choose between model organisms. It includes an introductory chapter on the different types of eyes, stressing possible common molecular machinery. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Panagiotis A Tsonis (University of Dayton, Ohio)Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Imprint: Elsevier Science & Technology ISBN: 9786611766214ISBN 10: 6611766219 Pages: 232 Publication Date: 27 August 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |