Summary
This paper reviews the current understanding of the melanopsin system, focusing on the diversity of melanopsin light responses and the functional specialisation of photosensitive retinal ganglion cell subtypes.
Categories
Eye health: The paper discusses the melanopsin system, which is located in the eye and contributes to visual pathways.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper mentions that melanopsin activity influences cognitive functions.
Mood regulation: The paper mentions that melanopsin activity influences mood-related behaviors.
Sleep and insomnia: The paper mentions that melanopsin activity influences the regulation of sleep-wake states.
Education and learning: The paper provides an educational overview of the melanopsin system and its functions.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses how the melanopsin system responds to light, which could have implications for lighting design.
Author(s)
S Hughes, A Jagannath, J Rodgers, MW Hankins
Publication Year
2016
Number of Citations
76
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