Sentences with phrase «rod cell function»

However unlike other forms of Day Blindness observed in other breeds, the DB / RD mutation causes a more complete retinal degeneration in the Standard Poodle and affected dogs eventually lose both cone and rod cell function resulting in vision loss under all lighting conditions.

Not exact matches

These rod - shaped structures function like grappling hooks between cells: the pili of different cells get caught and then shortened.

Stem cell research is helping scientists understand how the different cell types in the retina function together, which has led to exploring ways to replace both rods and cones and the supporting RPE cells.

The «rod» cells operate in low light levels and are the first to lose normal function.

Cone cells are responsible for vision in bright light conditions while their retinal counterparts, the rod cells, function in dim light.