Animal Models in Eye Research
eBook - PDF

Animal Models in Eye Research

,
  1. 232 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Animal Models in Eye Research

,

About this book

The 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. - Presents information on the major animal models used in eye research including invertebrates and vertebrates - Provides researchers with information needed to choose between model organisms - Includes an introductory chapter on the different types of eyes, stressing possible common molecular machinery

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
At the moment all of our mobile-responsive ePub books are available to download via the app. Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Animal Models in Eye Research by in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Physiology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Animal Models in Eye Research
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. List of Contributors
  7. Chapter 1. Anatomical and Functional Diversity of Animal Eyes
  8. Chapter 2. The Simplest Eyes: Rhodopsin-mediated Phototaxis Reception in Microorganisms
  9. Chapter 3. The Planarian Eye: A Simple and Plastic System with Great Regenerative Capacity
  10. Chapter 4. Development of the Drosophila melanogaster Eye: from Precursor Specification to Terminal Differentiation
  11. Chapter 5. The Antarctic Toothfish: A New Model System for Eye Lens Biology
  12. Chapter 6. Xenopus, an Ideal Vertebrate System for Studies of Eye Development and Regeneration
  13. Chapter 7. The Newt as a Model for Eye Regeneration
  14. Chapter 8. The Chick as a Model for Retina Development and Regeneration
  15. Chapter 9. Eye Development Using Mouse Genetics
  16. Chapter 10. Epithelial Explants and Their Application to Study Developmental Processes in the Lens
  17. Chapter 11. Mouse Models of the Cornea and Lens: Understanding Ocular Disease
  18. Chapter 12. Deciphering Irradiance Detection in the Mammalian Retina
  19. Chapter 13. The Rabbit in Cataract/IOL Surgery
  20. Chapter 14. The Primate in Cataract/IOL Surgery
  21. Index