Summary
This thesis investigates how apoptosis regulates the spatial organization of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs), which are essential for rod- and cone-driven circadian photoentrainment. The practical implication is foundational: understanding ipRGC development and spacing informs how lighting must stimulate these cells to reliably drive circadian rhythms.
Categories
The Science of Light: The abstract references ipRGC spacing and its regulation by apoptosis, relevant to photoreceptor biology underlying circadian entrainment.
Author(s)
GC Laude
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