A new study suggests that never-seen-before stem cells in the human retina can restore vision in mice with a common eye ...

Nocturnal geckos have superb vision in dim light - their eyes are 350 times more sensitive to colour at night than a human's (see for yourself with our animal vision interactive). Lacking eyelids, ...

In this film, Dr Ben Price explains the intricate workings of human eyes. By comparing our eyes to those of dragonflies, he reveals humanity's unique way of seeing. 1. The image projected onto the ...

To the untrained eye, these letters, also known as nucleotides or bases, appear meaningless. But when scientists look at our genetic code, they can see an amazing story of human history and our ...