By Sefonobong Obot

Key Questions What are iPGRC’s? Why is this information new? How can it help us in the future?

Concepts Iprgc :Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. Retinal ganglion cells are neurons located near the interface of the retina. Circadian clock: refers to our bodies ability to set time

Interesting findings Blind Mice, the little old lady, and sunshine? Clyde Keeler and his not so blind mice Foster and Provencio Steven Lockely and the 87-year old blind women

ipRGC’s “circadian clocks” our 24-7 biological clock Extend into many parts of the body “lark” and “ owl”

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