Summary
This paper discusses the discovery of a new light-responsive neural function independent of the optic nerve that may originate in the peripheral nervous system, providing the first direct mechanism for an alternative light detection pathway that influences motivated behavior.
Categories
Eye health: The paper discusses the discovery of a new light-responsive neural function independent of the optic nerve, which is a significant development in understanding eye health.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper's findings about how light can influence motivated behavior could have implications for lighting design considerations.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper's findings about how light can influence motivated behavior could have implications for cognitive function and memory.
Author(s)
A Matynia, E Nguyen, X Sun, FW Blixt
Publication Year
2016
Number of Citations
55
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