Current Opinion in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2012,
Volume and Issue:
26(1), P. 45 - 51
Published: Dec. 19, 2012
The
discovery
of
a
new
class
intrinsically
photosensitive
retinal
ganglion
cells
(ipRGCs)
revealed
their
superior
role
for
various
nonvisual
biological
functions,
including
the
pupil
light
reflex,
and
circadian
photoentrainment.Recent
works
have
identified
characterized
several
anatomically
functionally
distinct
ipRGC
subtypes
added
strong
evidence
accessory
ipRGCs
in
visual
system
humans.This
review
summarizes
current
concepts
related
to
morphology,
central
connections
behavioural
functions
highlights
recent
studies
having
clinical
relevance
ipRGCs.
Clinical
implications
melanopsin
are
widespread,
particularly
as
chronobiology.
Journal of Biological Rhythms,
Journal Year:
2011,
Volume and Issue:
26(3), P. 249 - 259
Published: May 31, 2011
Light
is
a
powerful
modulator
of
cognition
through
its
long-term
effects
on
circadian
rhythmicity
and
direct
brain
function
as
identified
by
neuroimaging.
How
the
impact
light
varies
with
wavelength
light,
phase,
sleep
homeostasis,
how
this
differs
between
individuals,
largely
unexplored
area.
Using
functional
MRI,
we
compared
1
minute
low-intensity
blue
(473
nm)
green
(527
exposures
responses
to
an
auditory
working
memory
task
while
varying
phase
status
homeostat.
Data
were
collected
in
27
subjects
genotyped
for
PER3
VNTR
(12
5/5
15
4/4
)
whom
it
was
previously
shown
that
task,
when
conducted
darkness,
depend
genotype.
In
morning
after
sleep,
relative
increased
primarily
ventrolateral
dorsolateral
prefrontal
cortex
intraparietal
sulcus,
but
only
individuals.
By
contrast,
loss,
left
thalamofrontoparietal
circuit
larger
extent
than
so
evening
wake
maintenance
zone
following
normal
waking
day,
no
differential
effect
versus
observed
either
Comparison
current
results
findings
darkness
indicates
acts
activating
agent
particularly
under
those
circumstances
which
individuals
jeopardized
adverse
high
homeostatic
pressure.
Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2014,
Volume and Issue:
8
Published: July 8, 2014
In
humans,
sleep
and
wakefulness
the
associated
cognitive
processes
are
regulated
through
interactions
between
homeostasis
circadian
system.
Chronic
disruption
of
rhythmicity
is
common
in
our
society
there
a
need
for
better
understanding
brain
mechanisms
regulating
sleep,
processes.
This
review
summarizes
recent
investigations
which
provide
first
neural
correlates
combined
influence
on
activity.
Markers
interindividual
variations
sleep-wake
regulation,
such
as
chronotype
polymorphisms
clock
genes,
with
changes
responses
subcortical
cortical
areas
response
to
manipulations
cycle.
also
includes
data
showing
that
activity
by
light,
powerful
modulator
cognition
alertness
directly
impacts
rhythmicity.
The
effect
light
varied
age,
psychiatric
status,
PERIOD3
genotype
phase.
These
new
insights
into
contribution
demographic
characteristics,
cycle,
functioning.
Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2013,
Volume and Issue:
25(12), P. 2072 - 2085
Published: July 16, 2013
Abstract
Light
regulates
multiple
non-image-forming
(or
nonvisual)
circadian,
neuroendocrine,
and
neurobehavioral
functions,
via
outputs
from
intrinsically
photosensitive
retinal
ganglion
cells
(ipRGCs).
Exposure
to
light
directly
enhances
alertness
performance,
so
is
an
important
regulator
of
wakefulness
cognition.
The
roles
rods,
cones,
ipRGCs
in
the
impact
on
cognitive
brain
functions
remain
unclear,
however.
A
small
percentage
blind
individuals
retain
photoreception
offer
a
unique
opportunity
investigate
impacts
absence
conscious
vision,
presumably
through
ipRGCs.
Here,
we
show
that
three
such
patients
were
able
choose
nonrandomly
about
presence
despite
their
complete
lack
sight.
Furthermore,
2
sec
blue
modified
EEG
activity
when
administered
simultaneously
auditory
stimulations.
fMRI
further
showed
that,
during
working
memory
task,
less
than
minute
triggered
recruitment
supplemental
prefrontal
thalamic
regions
involved
cognition
regulation
as
well
key
areas
default
mode
network.
These
results,
which
have
be
considered
proof
concept,
triggers
some
awareness
for
can
more
rapid
human
previously
understood,
if
processing
actively
engaged.
stimulates
higher
activity,
independently
engages
perform
ongoing
process.
To
our
knowledge,
results
constitute
first
indication
ipRGC
signaling
may
rapidly
affect
fundamental
cerebral
organization,
it
could
potentially
participate
numerous
aspects
function.
Environmental Reviews,
Journal Year:
2014,
Volume and Issue:
23(1), P. 14 - 23
Published: July 9, 2014
Artificial
lighting
has
transformed
the
outdoor
nighttime
environment
over
large
areas,
modifying
natural
cycles
of
light
in
terms
timing,
wavelength,
and
distribution.
This
had
widespread
benefits
costs
to
humankind,
impacting
on
health
wellbeing,
vehicle
accidents,
crime,
energy
consumption
carbon
emissions,
aesthetics,
wildlife
ecosystems.
Here,
we
review
these
effects,
particularly
context
ongoing
developments
extent
artificial
prevalent
technologies
being
employed.
The
key
issue
that
emerges
is
how
best
maximize
whilst
limiting
costs.
To
do
so,
three
main
strategies
are
required.
First,
important
knowledge
gaps
need
be
filled.
Second,
there
an
urgent
connect
research
conducted
different
disciplines,
which
date
been
very
disjointed.
Third,
it
imperative
much
firmer
well-developed
links
made
between
research,
policy,
practice.
Clocks & Sleep,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 116 - 140
Published: March 17, 2023
Light
use
is
rising
steeply,
mainly
because
of
the
advent
light-emitting
diode
(LED)
devices.
LEDs
are
frequently
blue-enriched
light
sources
and
may
have
different
impacts
on
non-image
forming
(NIF)
system,
which
maximally
sensitive
to
blue-wavelength
light.
Most
importantly,
timing
LED
device
widespread,
leading
novel
exposure
patterns
NIF
system.
The
goal
this
narrative
review
discuss
multiple
aspects
that
we
think
should
be
accounted
for
when
attempting
predict
how
situation
will
affect
impact
brain
functions.
We
first
cover
both
image-forming
pathways
brain.
then
detail
our
current
understanding
human
cognition,
sleep,
alertness,
mood.
Finally,
questions
concerning
adoption
lighting
screens,
offer
new
opportunities
improve
well-being,
but
also
raise
concerns
about
increasing
exposure,
detrimental
health,
particularly
in
evening.