Summary
The paper discusses the mechanisms of how intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) encode environmental light intensity, focusing on the role of bipolar cells (BCs) and their synaptic drive.
Categories
Eye health: The paper explores the functioning of retinal ganglion cells and bipolar cells in the eye, specifically their role in encoding environmental light intensity.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper's exploration of how the brain receives and processes light intensity information from the retina relates to cognitive function.
Lighting Design Considerations: The research on how the eye and brain process light intensity could have implications for lighting design, particularly in creating environments that mimic natural light conditions.
Hormone regulation: The paper mentions that environmental light intensity can regulate hormones, which is relevant to the category of hormone regulation.
Author(s)
S Sabbah, C Papendorp, I Behrendt, H Rasras, J Cann
Publication Year
2022
Number of Citations
3
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