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Kafetzis G^§, Bok M^§, Baden T^§*, Nilsson DE^§*. A median eye origin of the vertebrate retina explains its unique circuitory. Current Biology 36(4), PR153-R170. direct link. pdf.

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New York Times: (by Carl Zimmer). The Evolution of Eyes Began With One

Herzog T^§, Yoshimatsu T, Moya Diaz J, James B, Lagnado L^§* and Baden T^§*. A heterogeneous population code at the first synapse of vision. (2026). Nature Communications. doi: 10.1038/s41467-026-68757-x. direct link.