The book, Eye, Retina, and Visual System of the Mouse examines the extensive ophthalmic research currently being done, including: optics, psychophysics, and visual behavior; the relationship of the eye to the central nervous system; ocular development; development of retinal projections to the brain; some examples of mouse models of human eye disease; and a summary of some advanced gene technologies. The many well-known contributors to this book have provided good summaries of a wide range of topics that will be useful to all who study visual neuroscience.
Richard S. Smith, Research Scientist, The Jackson Laboratory
Twenty years ago, most visual neuroscientists studied cats or monkeys, and the idea of using the mouse for vision research was preposterous—everyone 'knew' that mice could hardly see at all, so why would one bother? Now, the genetic revolution has utterly changed the landscape, and the growth of mouse vision research has been explosive. This comprehensive and well-produced volume collects our essential knowledge of mouse vision into a single extraordinarily useful volume. It will be the standard reference for years to come.
J. Anthony Movshon, New York University
This timely book provides an outstanding resource for both beginners and experts.... Of particular note is the book's final section on advanced techniques, which is filled with practical 'how-to' advice. Be warned: your colleagues down the hall will borrow this book shamelessly. My copy went missing more than once.
Markus Meister
The Quarterly Review of Biology
Twenty years ago, most visual neuroscientists studied cats or monkeys, and the idea of using the mouse for vision research was preposterous everyone 'knew' that mice could hardly see at all, so why would one bother? Now, the genetic revolution has utterly changed the landscape, and the growth of mouse vision research has been explosive. This comprehensive and well-produced volume collects our essential knowledge of mouse vision into a single extraordinarily useful volume. It will be the standard reference for years to come.
J. Anthony Movshon, New York University
