Development and Aging of the Vertebrate Visual System

Abstract

This special issue encompasses articles dealing with a number of unique features of the vertebrate visual system. These characteristics make it an established model to study the molecular and genetic control of axonal growth, neurogenesis, gliogenesis and regeneration in the central nervous system. The clinical relevance of developmental malformations and age-related diseases is briefly described. The possible effects of visual inputs on melatonin secretion and changes in this system during aging are summarized.