Strange vision: ganglion cells as circadian photoreceptors
Summary:
This paper discusses the discovery and characterization of a novel photoreceptor in the mammalian retina, intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs), and their role in synchronizing circadian rhythms and other physiological responses to environmental illumination.
Categories
- Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the role of ipRGCs in synchronizing circadian rhythms, which are biological cycles that affect cognitive performance among other physiological variables.
- Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses the role of ipRGCs in synchronizing circadian rhythms, which are biological cycles that affect sleep among other physiological variables.
- Jet lag: The paper discusses how ipRGCs help to synchronize circadian rhythms with the solar day, which is relevant to the understanding and potential treatment of jet lag.
- Eye health: The paper discusses the discovery and characterization of a novel photoreceptor in the mammalian retina, intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs).
- Phototherapy: The paper discusses the role of ipRGCs in physiological responses to environmental illumination, which is relevant to the field of phototherapy.
Author(s)
DM Berson
Publication Year:
2003
Number of Citations:
764
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