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Rod Cells
The Heroes of the Night
Rod cells (rods), are the photoreceptor cells responsible for seeing objects at night. Although they don’t recognize colors, they are good at perceiving shapes and contours.
Art by Nelly Aghekyan. Set in motion by Dr. Emanuele Petretto. Words by Dr. Masia Maksymowicz. Project Coordinator: Dr. Masia Maksymowicz, Series Director: Dr. Radhika Patnala