Three types of cells help the brain tell day from night

Researchers report the discovery of three cell types in the eye that detect light and align the brain’s circadian rhythm to our ambient light. The study marks the first direct assessment in humans of light responses from these cells, called intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) — and the implications for health are substantial.

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