FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 27, 2018·4 min readWhy Screen Time Can Disrupt SleepResearchers uncover how specific retinal cells respond to the artificial light generated by cell phone and tablets. The study reveals how retinal ganglion cells process ambient light and reset our circadian clocks, leading to sleep disruptions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·September 28, 2017·4 min readHow Do We Sense Moonlight and Daylight? Neurons Share Job of Sensing Ambient Light LevelsStudy revels M1 ganglion cell photoreceptors can tune into different ranges of light intensity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·June 19, 2017·5 min readA No-Brainer? Mouse Eyes Constrict to Light Without Direct Link to the BrainIn lower mammals, the iris may sense light and cause the pupils to constrict without involving the brain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 15, 2016·5 min readLight Color Determines Sleepiness Versus Arousal in MiceA new study reveals the color of light can have an impact on whether we're sleepy or fully aroused.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 11, 2016·4 min readVisual Activity Regenerates Neural Connections Between the Eye and BrainA new study reports high contrast visual stimulation can help damaged retinal neurons to regrow optic nerve fibers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 8, 2016·3 min readColor of Lighting Affects Sleep and Wakefulness: Mouse StudyResearchers report green light can help to promote sleep, while blue lights can delay the need to rest, at least in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 8, 2016·3 min readA Novel Optogenetic ToolResearchers use optogenetics to successfully switch specific G-protein coupled signalling pathways on and off.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 10, 2016·3 min readEnhancing Neural Activity Promotes Axon Regeneration in AdultsResearchers report axon regeneration can be boosted by using optogenetics or chemogenetics to enhance neural activity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 29, 2015·5 min readHow Neuropsin Allows The Retina to Set its Own Biological RhythmA new study sheds light on how the retina sets its own biological rhythm using a novel light-sensitive pigment called neuropsin.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 20, 2014·4 min readResearchers Untangle the Biological Effects of Blue LightMelanopsin and S-cones battle for control of the pupil under blue light.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 7, 2014·5 min readComputer Models Help Decode Cells That Sense Light Without SeeingUsing computer models, researchers discover melanopsin pigment in the eye is more sensitive to light than rhodopsin pigment.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·January 16, 2013·3 min readLight Exposure During Pregnancy Key to Normal Eye DevelopmentNew research concludes the eye, which depends on light to see, also needs light to develop normally during pregnancy.Read More
