BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. These cells contain melanopsin, a photopigment that absorbs blue light. Once absorbed a signal travels down the https://t.co/J6e8nf05zg
Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells.
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This collection demonstrates strong interest and engagement through mentions of blue light's damaging effects, the role of melanopsin in circadian regulation, and innovative testing methods like IMMAD, with tone that emphasizes scientific discovery and practical health considerations, contributing to overall recognition of ipRGCs' importance.
Most discussions acknowledge the importance of ipRGCs, especially regarding blue light sensitivity and their role in regulating circadian rhythms, showing a general agreement on their significance.
Posts display high curiosity in the biological functions and implications of ipRGCs, frequently mentioning recent studies, practical applications, and technological tests like IMMAD.
Several discussions delve into specifics such as the effects of blue light, marijuana, and the potential for retinal testing, indicating deep engagement with the topic and its broader implications.
The discussions highlight the foundational role of ipRGCs in health and safety, particularly relating to sleep, vision, and driver safety, suggesting moderate to high potential impact.
Abstract in brief
- Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) are a special type of nerve cells in the eye that can detect light independently of the usual rods and cones, which are responsible for image vision.
- These ipRGCs contain a unique pigment called melanopsin that allows them to directly sense light and help regulate non-image functions like controlling the body's internal clock (circadian rhythm) and pupil response to light.
- Recent discoveries show that these cells play a crucial role in nonvisual light detection, serving as a key pathway for light information to influence physiological processes beyond just forming visual images.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@newstart_2024 Definitely not only blue light, but it's the most prominent aspect. Overexposure to blue light is very damaging and this damage isn't just temporary. Too much blue light will literally destroy the intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) in our eyes, which https://t.co/xQhb0Pj2g2
Making a real effort to post things about science not just 1) politics, 2) nonsense, though you can count on those from me. So… What is your favorite retinal cell type? I have two. Mueller glia cells (of course) but my real favorite is intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells.
New paper out! Krasimir Slanchev and colleagues in the lab discovered a population of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) that are driving visual background information (VBA). These ipRGCs project to the preoptic area. https://t.co/1lQRfP0Jv8
Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) sense light but not for vision. They sense light to set the circadian clock.
New Research: Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells and visual processing: ipRGCs beyond non-image-forming functions https://t.co/Qcln3VYRWy #FrontiersIn #Neuroscience
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RT @tylerlawtonphd: @newstart_2024 Definitely not only blue light, but it's the most prominent aspect. Overexposure to blue light is very…
RT @tylerlawtonphd: @newstart_2024 Definitely not only blue light, but it's the most prominent aspect. Overexposure to blue light is very…
RT @tylerlawtonphd: @newstart_2024 Definitely not only blue light, but it's the most prominent aspect. Overexposure to blue light is very…
RT @tylerlawtonphd: @newstart_2024 Definitely not only blue light, but it's the most prominent aspect. Overexposure to blue light is very…
RT @tylerlawtonphd: @newstart_2024 Definitely not only blue light, but it's the most prominent aspect. Overexposure to blue light is very…
RT @tylerlawtonphd: @newstart_2024 Definitely not only blue light, but it's the most prominent aspect. Overexposure to blue light is very…
RT @tylerlawtonphd: @newstart_2024 Definitely not only blue light, but it's the most prominent aspect. Overexposure to blue light is very…
@newstart_2024 Definitely not only blue light, but it's the most prominent aspect. Overexposure to blue light is very damaging and this damage isn't just temporary. Too much blue light will literally destroy the intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) in our eyes, which https://t.co/xQhb0Pj2g2
@Shiyanying @ishaancsp @kenzietuff Melanopsin is a photopigment in intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs), maximally sensitive to blue light around 479-480 nm. It detects short-wavelength light (400-500 nm) to regulate circadian rhythms, suppressing melatonin and promoting alertness. High
@DrPeter59513 @guani_vic @daveasprey Not ghosted—just processing. Recent 2025 studies confirm morning sunlight exposure aligns circadian rhythms, enhancing sleep quality by regulating melatonin via intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. This natural approach often surpasses pills, which merely
Marijuana impairs functions critical for safe driving. Marijuana causes dysfunction of the dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. If a driver cannot see accurately cannot drive safely. https://t.co/CKalrZgGJy
Marijuana specifically impacts dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. These cells modulate light and respond differently depending on color wavelength of light. https://t.co/VMbUKFzRmy
MARIJUANA impacts the intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells which modulate circadian rhythms. So makes sense that it impacts sleep. Excess use during day is going to harm sleep quality. https://t.co/LgMZYq4gVT
RT @BaierLab: New paper out! Krasimir Slanchev and colleagues in the lab discovered a population of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ga…
RT @BaierLab: New paper out! Krasimir Slanchev and colleagues in the lab discovered a population of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ga…
RT @BaierLab: New paper out! Krasimir Slanchev and colleagues in the lab discovered a population of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ga…
New paper out! Krasimir Slanchev and colleagues in the lab discovered a population of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) that are driving visual background information (VBA). These ipRGCs project to the preoptic area. https://t.co/1lQRfP0Jv8
RT @JamieBell116: @yungkingmito Melanopsin is a light-sensitive protein found in certain retinal cells called intrinsically photosensitive…
@yungkingmito Melanopsin is a light-sensitive protein found in certain retinal cells called intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs), which play a key role in regulating circadian rhythms and responding to light. It is particularly sensitive to blue light and helps
@FTerison @GaizeSafety @CPEARCoalition IMMAD measures dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. Direct measure of peripheral vision.
Regardless of reason for use marijuana impairs functions critical for safe driving. Marijuana causes dysfunction of the dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. This causes deadspots in vision. https://t.co/ldzk5ylhsU
https://t.co/efRlMPJz5Z Marijuana impairs the dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells https://t.co/IVe3WpTiTk
@drmarkhyman I noticed that you didn't mention the fact that blue and artificial light literally destroy dopaminergic neurons and dopamine controlled intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells(ipRGCs) in our eyes. Modern life isn't just giving people dopamine hits too often, people https://t.co/W7Mu7B9j5P
@MKAYalways @atletiuniverse Yes, Marcos Llorente is mostly spitting facts rooted in established biology. Artificial blue light at night suppresses melatonin production via intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells, disrupting circadian rhythms and potentially increasing risks for metabolic issues,
IMMAD is an objective test of peripheral retinal functions using VR goggles displaying small striped squares that test for marijuana impairment roadside. IMMAD measures dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. https://t.co/D0Au6KQZCG
The pathways you've outlined highlight the intricate role of light in regulating physiological processes. The ipRGCs (intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells) indeed play a crucial role in mediating these effects through the SCN (suprachiasmatic nucleus). https://t.co/diujNAgUK9
IMMAD is specific to testing the dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells which have a dysfunction specific to marijuana https://t.co/ig2lCSMNfe
@hubermanlab Research by Hattar (2002) revealed intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells that directly regulate our circadian rhythm. These ancient photoreceptors evolved to detect blue light wavelengths matching the morning sky - a 500 million year old alarm clock.
Marijuana impairs functions critical for safe driving regardless reason use. Marijuana causes dysfunction of the dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. Get assessed by driving professional if believe safe. Marijuana impairs brain awareness https://t.co/IBgRd2UsKw
@SMDhealthunit Thank you for posting this critical information. Marijuana impairs visual functions critical for safe driving. Marijuana causes dysfunction of the dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells..
Yes test for ability to drive. And specific to cannabis test for impairment. Marijuana causes dysfunction of the dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. This creates dead spots in vision. IMMAD measures this https://t.co/Sgq3Qiz3M2
Marijuana causes dysfunction of the dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. These cells when impaired cause deadspots in vision. The rate of MJ drivers killing pedestrian bicyclist etc in WA is proportionately 6X greater than alcohol https://t.co/7uVFpvhtap
Marijuana impairs functions critical for safe driving regardless of reason for use. Marijuana causes dead spots in vision. This is because causes dysfunction of the dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. https://t.co/ih9jctocAk
RT @tylerlawtonphd: Overexposure to blue light, through screen use and artificial lighting is damaging our eyes and destroying our circadia…
@ROADSIDE_IMMAD @NTFabiano Very interesting and compelling
RT @tylerlawtonphd: Overexposure to blue light, through screen use and artificial lighting is damaging our eyes and destroying our circadia…
@_TraderLuck @NTFabiano Yes helps brain. But since impacts dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells that modulate circadian functions and sleep, daytime use harmful. Low dose in evening allows enhanced sleep and that is when plaque clearing occurs
@Radle @NTFabiano Marijuana has positive and negative. It impacts dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. This results in impairment of vision. BUT also a natural uptick of melatonin. So marijuana good for brain as it enhances if used in evening, circadian
Low dose and time of day...evening not day. So as not to disrupt natural sleep circadian rhythms. Marijuana impacts dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. These modulate circadian rhythms. https://t.co/oP7Fak7uA7
Cannabis with controlled dose size and time of day is likely of benefit to slow aging/dementia. Cannabis impacts dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. You have impaired vision as result. But if evening use this causes uptick in melatonin.. https://t.co/K4hmrCCVK1
Overexposure to blue light, through screen use and artificial lighting is damaging our eyes and destroying our circadian rhythms. We have cells in our eyes, known as intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs). These cells express the photopigment melanopsin https://t.co/t6CQkCZlk4
@bryan_johnson @bryan_johnson Brainard's 2001 research showed intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells are most sensitive to 460-480nm blue light.
@FairfieldCARES IMMAD is an objective test. IMMAD measures dysfkunction of dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells causing dead spots in vision.
@HIGHinARIZONA @sirHIGHx IMMAD is an objective test of retina function using VR goggles displaying small striped squares that test for marijuana impairment roadside. IMMAD measures dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells.
@DriveSafeHR IMMAD measures dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. These cells are paralyzed by marijuana. Marijuana causes dead spots in vision. If a driver cannot see accurately cannot drive safely.
@HealthNYGov IMMAD measures impairment to dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells causing dead spots in vision.
@drcaplan IMMAD is an objective test of peripheral retinal functions using VR goggles displaying small striped squares. IMMAD measures dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells.
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
@grok @ThomasV94305869 @elonmusk Marijuana impairs the dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. This impairs functions critical for safe driving.
@dailyDAWGdose @grok @AubreeAdams4 IMMAD is objective test of peripheral retinal functions using VR goggles displaying small striped squares test for marijuana impairment roadside. IMMAD measures dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. These process critical visual function
@ShariyuUtAz @KIRO7Seattle Marijuana impairs functions critical for safe driving. Marijuana causes dysfunction of the dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. If a driver cannot see accurately cannot drive safely.
Marijuana impairs functions critical for safe driving. Marijuana causes dysfunction of dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. Thesecpricess visual functions. https://t.co/GV4jkAGIH5
@grok @VioletVampire2 @RudeOnion @The_fishing_ape @allie__voss Marijuana impairs visual functions. Marijuana causes dysfunction in the dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. If a driver cannot see accurately cannot drive safely
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
RT @Jonathanjarecki: BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intr…
BLUE LIGHT, THE EYE, AND MELATONIN When blue light enters the eye, it’s detected by a special class of neurons — intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. These cells contain melanopsin, a photopigment that absorbs blue light. Once absorbed a signal travels down the https://t.co/J6e8nf05zg
This is because intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells in the retina detect blue wavelength light via melanopsin and SHUT OFF melatonin secretion by the pineal gland This is a normal and appropriate physiological response to blue light which would only be present https://t.co/8kREcHOFWr
IMMAD is an objective test of peripheral retinal functions using VR goggles displaying small striped squares that test for marijuana impairment. IMMAD measures the dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells causing dead spots in vision. https://t.co/mKkaXLk5nX
RT @Biomaven: This would be great for the evening - it shaves the normal blue LED peak that is so destructive to your circadian rhythm at n…
This would be great for the evening - it shaves the normal blue LED peak that is so destructive to your circadian rhythm at night. The intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) in the retina have a peak sensitivity around 480 nm. That makes typical LED bulbs https://t.co/rI3PoS5oTO
@RogerSeheult More importantly to my mind, it shaves the normal blue peak that is so destructive to your circadian rhythm at night. The intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) in the retina have a peak sensitivity around 480 nm. That makes typical LED bulbs about twice as
@bryan_johnson Blue light suppresses melatonin production by activating intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (Brainard et al. 2001). Ancient humans synchronized with solar cycles - our biology hasn't caught up to 24/7 screen time.
IMMAD is an objective test of peripheral retinal functions using VR goggles displaying small striped squares that test for marijuana impairment roadside. IMMAD measures the dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells https://t.co/KFrbkfpIoe
Marijuana impairs the functions of the dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. If a driver cannot see accurately cannot drive safely https://t.co/dhIk5GqRjm
@bryan_johnson @bryan_johnson Brainard's landmark 2001 study revealed intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells are most sensitive to 460-480nm blue light. Ancient humans synchronized to firelight (~1800K). Modern screens trick our Stone Age circadian hardware.
RT @FrontNeurosci: New Research: Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells and visual processing: ipRGCs beyond non-image-forming…
New Research: Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells and visual processing: ipRGCs beyond non-image-forming functions https://t.co/Qcln3VYRWy #FrontiersIn #Neuroscience
I don’t know who needs to hear this but cellular timing as in molecular is downstream from melasopin. Melasopin is downstream of ones intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. Want to increase your bodies chance of operating at every level with the correct timing,
@incalcitrant @mccartydan @lauriewired Melanopsin is a photopigment in intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) that detects blue light for non-image-forming functions. It regulates circadian rhythms by signaling to the suprachiasmatic nucleus, entraining the body clock to light-dark cycles,
IMMAD measures dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells and vision dysfunction. Marijuana impairs visual functions critical for safe driving. https://t.co/LEBvz3IxnT
Functional tests of impairment are needed. IMMAD-VR measures dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells dysfunction. IMMAD is a simple Virtual Reality goggle that displays small striped squares that test for marijuana impairment roadside https://t.co/4Dk5VdpHgL
Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells and visual processing: ipRGCs beyond non-image-forming functions https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnins.2025.1635101/full What does this mean for retinal implants for treating RP, AMD?
Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells and visual processing: ipRGCs beyond non-image-forming functions www.frontiersin.org/journals/neu... What does this mean for retinal implants for treating RP, AMD?
Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells and visual processing: ipRGCs beyond non-image-forming functions https://t.co/5wQghKMiwB What does this mean for retinal implants for treating RP, AMD?
IMMAD is an objective test of peripheral retinal functions using VR goggles displaying small striped squares that test for marijuana impairment roadside. IMMAD measures the dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. https://t.co/fMUWA2qhX1
@JSchultz44 @LegacyGrower @mpk62 IMMAD is an objective test of peripheral retinal functions using VR goggles displaying small striped squares that test for marijuana impairment roadside. It tests the dopaminergic dependent intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells.
Opening talk by Michael Do on principles of photoentrainment by intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) #SLRCH2025
A new preprint by myself! I drafted a journal club article arguing that intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) are responsible for more than just non-image-forming functions osf.io/preprints/os...
Good news for #pupillometry people! Ana Vilotijević is now on Bluesky: @anavili.bsky.social You might know her from work with @sebastiaanmathot.bsky.social that targetted intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells, e.g. doi.org/10.1093/cerc... and doi.org/10.1016/j.ne...
anyway, in your eyeball you have not only the familiar rods and cones, but also a SECRET THIRD type of light-sensing cell, called (charismatically) the intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGC)
Non-Image-Forming Functions of Intrinsically Photosensitive Retinal Ganglion Cells www.annualreviews.org/docserver/fu...
Launch of CfBT's Recommended Readings, highlighting papers of interest for chronobiologists and beyond! Today's choice, a review: Non-Image-Forming Functions of Intrinsically Photosensitive Retinal Ganglion Cells doi.org/10.1146/annu...
RRID:AB_141607 was used by the authors of the Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science paper "Expression of Osteopontin in M2 and M4 Intrinsically Photosensitive Retinal Ganglion Cells in the Mouse Retina". RRIDs like this improve reproducibility in scientific research. #STMpublishing
Given the choice, mice spend less than 1 hour a day in bright environments. SWC Seminar speaker Dr Stuart Peirson (@ox.ac.uk) discusses circadian rhythms and naturalistic behaviour in our latest Q&A. Read more ⬇️ www.sainsburywellcome.org/web/qa/dawn-...
Developmental control of rod number via a light-dependent retrograde pathway from intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) sense light but not for vision. They sense light to set the circadian clock.
Making a real effort to post things about science not just 1) politics, 2) nonsense, though you can count on those from me. So… What is your favorite retinal cell type? I have two. Mueller glia cells (of course) but my real favorite is intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells.
Expression of Osteopontin in M2 and M4 intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.10.31.621275v1
Expression of Osteopontin in M2 and M4 intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.10.31.621275v1
A new Opn4cre recombinase mouse line to target intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.04.16.589750v1
A new Opn4cre recombinase mouse line to target intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.04.16.589750v1
Dopamine enhances GABAA receptor-mediated current amplitude in a subset of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.12.11.571141v1
Dopamine enhances GABAA receptor-mediated current amplitude in a subset of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.12.11.571141v1
Time might not be real but your body still has rhythms that sync with how much light hits the intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells in your eye which send signals that ultimately reach your pineal gland
Light affects the prefrontal cortex via intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.09.22.556752v1
Light affects the prefrontal cortex via intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.09.22.556752v1
Impairment of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells associated with late stages of retinal degeneration http://www.iovs.org/content/early/2013/06/12/iovs.13-12120
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