Measuring and using light in the melanopsin age

Light is a potent stimulus for regulating circadian, hormonal, and behavioral systems. In addition, light therapy is effective for certain affective disorders, sleep problems, and circadian rhythm disruption. These biological and behavioral effects of light are influenced by a distinct photoreceptor...

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Autori principali: Lucas, R, Peirson, S, Berson, D, Brown, T, Cooper, H, Czeisler, C, Figueiro, MG, Gamlin, P, Lockley, S, O'Hagan, J, Price, L, Provencio, I, Skene, D, Brainard, G
Natura: Journal article
Pubblicazione: Cell Press 2013