Summary
The paper discusses the discovery of a third photoreceptor in the eye, intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs), and its potential roles in vision, circadian rhythms, and cognitive processes such as learning and memory.
Categories
Eye health: The paper discusses the discovery of a third photoreceptor in the eye, intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs), and its potential roles in vision.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses how ipRGCs may enable ambient light to influence cognitive processes such as learning and memory.
Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses how ipRGCs may influence sleep patterns and circadian rhythms.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses the potential for engineering 'healthier' light using specific wavelengths, intensities or patterns to activate brain pathways and improve mood, sleep or mental performance.
Author(s)
C Lok
Publication Year
2011
Number of Citations
32
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