Summary
This paper examines the role of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) in circadian behavioral responses to light, finding that a significant percentage of ipRGCs continue to release glutamate, which impacts the interpretation of previous studies.
Categories
Cognitive function and memory: The paper explores the role of ipRGCs in circadian behavioral responses to light, which is relevant to cognitive function and memory as it impacts the body's internal clock and potentially cognitive processes.
Sleep and insomnia: The study's focus on circadian behavioral responses to light relates to sleep and insomnia, as disruptions in these responses can lead to sleep disorders.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses the release of glutamate from ipRGCs, a process that is part of the body's hormone regulation system.
Lighting Design Considerations: The study's findings on the role of light in circadian behavioral responses could inform lighting design considerations, particularly in relation to promoting healthy sleep patterns.
Author(s)
MG Moldavan, PJ Sollars, MR Lasarev, CN Allen
Publication Year
2018
Number of Citations
5
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