Moderate white light exposure enhanced spatial memory retrieval by activating a central amygdala-involved circuit in mice.

MengJuan Shang, MeiLun Shen, RuoTong Xu, JingYu Du, JiMeng Zhang, Ding OuYang, JunZe Du, JunFeng Hu, ZhiChuan Sun, BingXia Wang, Qian Han, Yang Hu, YiHong Liu, Yun Guan, Jing Li

April 2023 Commun Biol

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Discussions reflect a positive reception with many posts emphasizing the significance of activating specific brain circuits to enhance memory, such as phrases like 'potential breakthrough' and 'promising new avenue.' The tone, which balances scientific detail with enthusiasm, indicates both high interest and a belief in the possible real-world implications of the research.

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Most discussions acknowledge and support the findings, highlighting the potential benefits of light exposure on memory.

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White Light Exposure Enhances Spatial Memory via Brain Circuit Activation

White Light Exposure Enhances Spatial Memory via Brain Circuit Activation

Short-term exposure to 400lux white light improves spatial memory retrieval in mice by activating a brain circuit involving the central amygdala, locus coeruleus, and dentate gyrus, through CRF and norepinephrine release.

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Abstract Synopsis

  • Short-term exposure to moderate (400lux) white light improves spatial memory retrieval in mice while only causing mild anxiety.
  • The beneficial effect is due to activation of a specific brain circuit involving neurons in the central amygdala (CeA), locus coeruleus (LC), and dentate gyrus (DG), through the release of corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) and norepinephrine (NE).
  • This research identifies a light exposure method that enhances memory without significant stress, by revealing the underlying neurochemical and circuit mechanisms.]