Summary
This paper discusses the role of melanopsin, a circadian photopigment, in sleep regulation and the impact of genetic variants in the melanopsin gene on sleep characteristics.
Categories
Sleep and insomnia: The paper investigates the role of melanopsin in sleep regulation and how genetic variants in the melanopsin gene may influence sleep characteristics.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the role of melanopsin in the circadian regulation of sleep-wake rhythms, which can impact cognitive function and memory.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses the role of melanopsin in the regulation of melatonin, a hormone that influences sleep.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses the role of light as a zeitgeber that entrains the central clock coordination of circadian rhythms, which can have implications for lighting design.
Author(s)
P Wong
Publication Year
2014
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