Summary
The paper discusses the role of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) in the recovery of correlated activity in the absence of cholinergic waves, and the impact of dopamine signaling on this process.
Categories
Cognitive function and memory: The paper explores the neural circuits in the retina and how they adapt and recover in the absence of certain signals, contributing to our understanding of neural plasticity and function.
Eye health: The research focuses on the retina, specifically the role of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) and their interaction with dopamine signaling.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses the role of dopamine, a hormone, in modulating the activity of ipRGCs and influencing the recovery of correlated activity in the retina.
Education and learning: The paper contributes to our understanding of neural circuits and their plasticity, which is relevant to learning processes.
Author(s)
L Kirkby
Publication Year
2014
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