Abstract

Summary

The paper discusses the discovery of a subtype of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) that are restricted to the dorsal retina and project to the supraoptic nucleus, suggesting a role in non-image forming vision and challenging the idea that ipRGC dendrites overlap to optimize photon capture.
Categories

Categories

Eye health: The paper discusses the structure and function of a subtype of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs), which are crucial for vision.
Cognitive function and memory: The study's findings on ipRGCs' role in non-image forming vision suggest potential implications for cognitive function, as these cells influence several functions including circadian entrainment, body temperature, and sleep.
Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses the role of ipRGCs in sleep regulation, as these cells influence several functions including circadian entrainment, body temperature, and sleep.
Mood regulation: The paper discusses the role of ipRGCs in mood regulation, as these cells influence several functions including circadian entrainment, body temperature, and sleep.
Phototherapy: The study's findings on ipRGCs' role in non-image forming vision and their response to light could have implications for phototherapy treatments.
Authors

Author(s)

MH Berry, M Moldavan, T Garrett, M Meadows
Publication Date

Publication Year

2022
Citations

Number of Citations

2
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