New Way of "Seeing"? That's What He Said

"University of Manchester scientists have found that a new type of light sensitive cell (photoreceptor) in the eye helps the brain measure brightness, " according to the MedicalNewsToday post "Manchester Scientists Discover New Way of Seeing." The posting goes on: "This mechanism, which works alongside the rod and cone photoreceptors, may be important for people with certain types of blindness."