Summary
This paper explores the synaptic networks responsible for the unique capacity of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) to encode overall light intensity, which is crucial for circadian, pupillary and related reflexive responses to light.
Categories
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the role of ipRGCs in encoding light intensity, which is crucial for circadian rhythms and reflexive responses to light, implicating cognitive function and memory.
Eye health: The paper explores the synaptic networks of ipRGCs in the eye, making it relevant to the category of eye health.
Hormone regulation: The paper mentions that environmental light intensity regulates hormones, making it relevant to the category of hormone regulation.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper's exploration of how ipRGCs encode light intensity could have implications for lighting design considerations.
Well-being: The paper's exploration of how ipRGCs encode light intensity, which is crucial for circadian rhythms and reflexive responses to light, could have implications for overall well-being.
Author(s)
S Sabbah, C Papendorp, E Koplas, M Beltoja
Publication Year
2018
Number of Citations
7
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