Abstract

Summary

This paper discusses the need for standardizing light measurement for laboratory mammals, considering the effects of light on animal physiology and behavior, and proposes a new method for quantifying ambient light intensity.
Categories

Categories

Animal welfare: The paper discusses the importance of appropriate lighting in animal facilities for the welfare of laboratory mammals.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper mentions that light regulates a range of cognitive processes in mammals.
Mood regulation: The paper discusses how light regulates mood in mammals.
Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses how light regulates sleep and arousal in mammals.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses how light regulates hormone release in mammals.
Phototherapy: The paper proposes a new method for quantifying ambient light intensity, which could be relevant to phototherapy research.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses the need for appropriate lighting in animal facilities and during experimentation.
Authors

Author(s)

RJ Lucas, A Allan, george brainard, timothy brown
Publication Date

Publication Year

2023
Citations

Number of Citations

2
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