Jean‐Marc Matter

This paper examines the structural adaptations in the visual systems of swifts and swallows that enable high-speed aerial prey capture, revealing specialized foveal structures similar to primates.

The paper shows that foveate birds have higher neuron density in the optic tectum due to developmental changes in cell proliferation and migration.

The paper shows that a transient decrease in mitochondrial activity is necessary for retinal ganglion cell differentiation in high acuity vision.