The Ins and Outs of Melanopsin Signaling
Summary:
The paper discusses the role of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) in both image-forming and non-image-forming functions, and how they work with rod and cone photoreceptors to mediate image-forming visual responses.
Categories
- Eye health: The paper explores the function of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) in the eye, and their role in image-forming and non-image-forming functions.
- Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses how ipRGCs work with rod and cone photoreceptors to mediate image-forming visual responses, which is crucial for cognitive function and memory.
- Education and learning: The paper contributes to the scientific understanding of the role of ipRGCs in the visual system, which is relevant to education and learning in the field of neurobiology.
Author(s)
K Harrison
Publication Year:
2020
Number of Citations:
0
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