Summary
This paper discusses the effects of abnormal light exposure on mood and cognitive function, suggesting that light acting on intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) directly contributes to mood regulation and learning.
Categories
Depression: The paper discusses how abnormal light exposure can lead to depressive-like behavior in mice, and how long-term treatment with antidepressant drugs can reverse some of these effects.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper explores how abnormal light exposure can affect learning and memory, suggesting that light acting on ipRGCs directly contributes to these cognitive functions.
Mood regulation: The paper discusses how light exposure can directly affect mood regulation, suggesting that changes in the long-term pattern of ipRGC exposure to light can lead to changes in mood.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper's findings on the effects of light exposure on mood and cognitive function could have implications for lighting design, particularly in environments where mood and cognitive function are important.
Author(s)
LM Monteggia, ET Kavalali
Publication Year
2012
Number of Citations
12
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Cognitive function and memory
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Mood regulation
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Lighting Design Considerations
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