Retinal Scan (IMAGE)

Jackson Laboratory

Retinal Scan

Caption

A retinal scan of a young mouse genetically predisposed to diabetes and obesity. Over time, the retina undergoes changes consistent with diabetic retinopathy, a condition where blood vessels swell or grow abnormally.

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The Jackson Laboratory

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