Summary
This paper discusses the effects of light on sleep and locomotion in nocturnal rodents, and suggests that light can be used as an effective stimulus for sleep in these animals.
Categories
Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses how light can be used to induce sleep in nocturnal rodents, and how this could be used to study sleep mechanisms.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the neural circuitry involved in sleep and arousal, which is relevant to cognitive function.
Education and learning: The paper suggests that the study of light-induced sleep could provide a productive avenue for learning about the mechanisms of sleep onset and regulation.
Phototherapy: The paper discusses the use of light as a stimulus for sleep in nocturnal rodents, which is a form of phototherapy.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses how the timing and duration of light exposure can affect sleep and locomotion in nocturnal rodents, which could have implications for lighting design.
Author(s)
LP Morin
Publication Year
2015
Number of Citations
14
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