Scientists (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC scientists discovered that retinal cells recruit astrocytes to facilitate growth in visual processing brain regions. The research team included Ubadah Sabbagh, Rachana Somaiya, Jianmin Su, and Michael Fox, pictured above. Credit Virginia Tech Usage Restrictions Credit Virginia Tech License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.