Behavior-Specific Computations in the Vertebrate Retina.

Summary: Did you know your eye does a lot of thinking before it even sends messages to your brain? Scientists used to think the eye was just like a simple camera. But by studying mice, they found that the back of the eye (the retina) is actually a smart computer! It helps animals spot bugs to eat, hide from danger, and see in the dark. Even how an animal feels can change how the eye works. New tools are helping us see just how amazing the eye really is.