For just a few hours, shimmering waves of calcium move through cells in the developing eyes of fruit flies. These spontaneous waves serve a purpose, enabling communication between cells and shaping the eye structure, according to a new study published in Science.
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Shimmering calcium waves shape eye development, fruit fly study suggests
November 20, 2025
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