Muller Glia (IMAGE)

Vanderbilt University

Muller Glia

Caption

This is an image of a Muller Glia cell in the zebrafish retina. Muller Glia cells span the entire retina, providing mechanical support and electrical insulation. In fish retinas, they also play a key role in regeneration.

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The Patton Lab, Vanderbilt University

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