Summary
This paper discusses the impact of light on oxytocin release during development and the role of oxytocin in promoting cortical synaptogenesis.
Categories
Neuroscience: The paper is a newsletter from the International Max Planck Research School Neuroscience program, discussing various neuroscience topics and research.
Education and learning: The paper discusses the impact of light and oxytocin on learning abilities, indicating that light sensation during early development promotes the development of cortical functions.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses the role of oxytocin, a hormone, in promoting cortical synaptogenesis and its release in response to light.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses the role of light in promoting oxytocin release and cortical synaptogenesis, which could have implications for lighting design in environments for early development.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper includes research on the role of light in promoting oxytocin release during development, which is linked to cortical synaptogenesis and learning ability.
Author(s)
AY Chen, AS Jähne, AE Schäffner, AM Chongtham
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