Summary
This study evaluates the effect of light on the development of light-sensitive retinal ganglion cells in rats, finding that light is essential for the proper development of these cells as it directly affects regulatory opsin gene expression.
Categories
Eye health: The paper investigates the impact of light on the development of light-sensitive retinal ganglion cells in rats, which is crucial for eye health.
Lighting Design Considerations: The study's findings on the importance of light for the development of retinal ganglion cells could inform lighting design considerations, particularly in environments where rats or similar animals are kept.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper mentions that photoreception by the eyes is associated with mental tasks like concentration and memory, suggesting a potential link between light exposure and cognitive function.
Author(s)
FM Guo, AJ Zhou, N Zhang, HH Chen
Publication Year
2016
Number of Citations
2
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