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Published online 31 July 2002 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news020729-3

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Eye cells stretch to see

Push-pull between cells keeps retina sharp.

Cells in the eye keep their neighbours at arm's length, a new study reveals1. This helps to build the exquisite architecture of the retina that discerns fine details.

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