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cone cell
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Noun1.cone cell - a visual receptor cell in the retina that is sensitive to bright light and to color
retina - the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve
visual cell - one of the cells of the retina that is sensitive to light
iodopsin - a violet photopigment in the retinal cones of the eyes of most vertebrates; plays a role in daylight vision


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The researchers began with studies of salamanders because their cone cells are abundant and easy to identify.
Experts believe it has potential to treat adult vision disorders involving cone cells - the most important human vision cells.
Opthalmologist Professor William Hauswith from the University of Florida said: "We added red sensitivity to cone cells in animals that are born with a condition that is exactly like human colour blindness.
 
 
 
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